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The Promise
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Sep 3, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's 'The Promise' is a worship song that anticipates the coming of Christ, Emmanuel, who brings peace, redemption, and healing. The lyrics speak of a promise yet to bloom, a star guiding to the humble place where Christ reveals His earthly face. The song emphasizes God's presence with us, singing hallelujah in celebration. It reflects themes of hope, salvation, and God's love, drawing on the Christmas narrative of the Messiah's arrival.
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Fear not, oh, Israel for there is peace still to come
A word to break the silence, a promise yet to bloom
The promise to redeem us, one to free us
Break this silence in the violence in our hearts
Emmanuel is sure to find us soon
The mighty rule of Jesse's star of truth
And bring us unto glory, tell His story
Heal the broken and restore Thee to His name
The star will guide us to the humble place
Where Christ the King reveals His earthly face
And we will see Emmanuel
God is with us, God is for us, God is in us
We will see
We're singing, "Hallelujah"
We're singing, "Hallelujah"
Emmanuel, our God is with us
We're singing, "Hallelujah"
We're singing, "Hallelujah"
Emmanuel (Emmanuel) Emmanuel, our God is with us
We're singing, "Hallelujah" (We're singing, "Hallelujah")
We're singing, "Hallelujah" (We're singing, "Hallelujah")
Emmanuel (Emmanuel), our God is with us
We're singing, "Hallelujah" (We're singing, "Hallelujah")
We're singing, "Hallelujah"
Emmanuel, our God is with us
Emmanuel, our God is with us