Writers: (c) Summerlyn Sharpe & Jamie Wolf Description: A powerful Jesus-centered ballad that works just as well at Christmas as it does at Easter! Scripture: Matthew 1:23, John 1:9, 29 Themes: Deity of Christ Function: Message Reflection, Christmas, Easter Tempo: 74 Other: There is also a choral arrangement for this tune!
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