Brian Boniwell, last heard of on the Gold Coast (Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Clear Island Waters), wrote this advent song that we have used on and off over the years, and it works very well. I’m afraid his music does not seem to be available to buy on the net.*
Verse 1
Prepare the road of justice, make straight the way of peace.
Receive the new forgiveness, embrace the coming light.
Patiently we wait for the coming of our God,
The Saviour of all nations, the hope of the world.
Refrain
A Virgin is with child, our God has come to us.
Come, O come Emmanuel, Christ be born in our time.
Verse 2
A voice cries in the wilderness, “Behold the Lamb of God”.
The Spirit moves upon the one who teaches in God’s name.
Burning with the fire, and healing with his touch,
Gathering a people to be his very own.
Refrain
Verse 3
The blind will see, the lame will walk, the outcast sing for joy.
The good news of salvation, proclaimed to everyone.
All who seek the truth, will know the loving flame
Burning deep within them, bringing forth new life.
Refrain
© Brian Boniwell, 2000
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This is no longer true. Contact Brian at boniwell@aapt.net.au to ask about purchasing this song in a collection Spirit of Love.