Erwin Cabucos sent me another hymn, this time a gathering song for Advent. It would be good to have more avenues for parish musicians writing hymns to get their songs known, and to collaborate with others. He has other hymns that are worth looking at as well.
The sheet music is available at sheetmusicdirect.
I made a BIAB backing to assist learning the song.
1 Time to begin a new life with Christ
And live out compassion and love
Make a room for Him in our hearts
Maranatha, together we pray.2 We gather now in memory of Him
His victory in Calvary
He came as a child born of Mary
Maranatha, together we pray.Chorus
Light up the candles of hope and peace
Brighten the lights of joy and love
We look to His birth in Bethlehem.
Emmanuel God with us
We wait for His return.3 Mary said yes on the day
The Word made flesh and dwelt among us
May we share her humility
Maranatha, together we pray.Chorus
4 He will return in power and glory
To invite us to eternity
Shine His light of love and mercy
Maranatha, together we pray.Chorus
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