Are You Ready For This Child

On this, the first day of Advent, I have a song from the perspective of three wise men who are searching for a king but will find a helpless child. At the heart of Christian joy is this profound surprise. Under every dusty book of theology is hidden the frailty of humanity that informs our compassion.

Are You Ready For This Child

Are you ready for this child Do you think that you will find a king Are you following a star Do you hear the angels singing

Emmanuel, Emmanuel I bet you think you’ll find a king Not the peace… this little child can bring

Are you looking for a rich man Will you knock upon a palace door Are you looking for a king Will you kneel upon a marble floor

Emmanuel, Emmanuel I bet you think you’ll find a king Not the peace… this little child can bring

Are you looking for a stable Do you think you’ll find a fancy home Are you looking for a manger Do you think you’ll find him on a throne

Emmanuel, Emmanuel I bet you think you’ll find a king Not the peace… this little child can bring