We Will Draw Near

  An interpretation of Adiemus, by Karl Jenkins
 
  Brother, may the Lord be with you
  Like a shepherd in the field
  Giving you the meaning of Immanuel.
  May that mean the whole world to you,
  God's world ever given to you,
  Blessing you no matter where you are.

  Sister, may a world of peace be
  With you everywhere you go,
  Everywhere the meaning of Immanuel.
  May it mean that God will hold you
  Like a mother holds her child who
  Grows up in the arms of loving care.
 
  Son, may God's face shine upon you
  With an everlasting smile,
  Showing you the meaning of Immanuel.
  May it mean that God is with you everywhere.
  (We will draw near.)
  May you know that God is with you everywhere.
  (We will draw near.)
  Immanuel!
  Immanuel!
 
  (We will draw near.)
  (We will draw near.)
 
 Daughter, may the grace of God be
  Something you will come to know
  Moving through the meaning of Immanuel.
  As you wander through the fold and
  Grow beyond the mother's hold, may
  You remember you’re a child of God.
 
  And may God's face shine upon you
  With an everlasting smile,
  Showing you the meaning of Immanuel.
  May it mean that God is with you everywhere.
  (We will draw near.)
  May you know that God is with you everywhere.
  (We will draw near.)
  Immanuel!
  Immanuel!
 
  May the hands of the father hold you.
(We will draw near!)
  May the arms of the mother keep you.
(We will draw near!)
  May the face of the son shine on you.
  (We will draw near!)
  May grace be a lesson to you.
  (We will draw near!)
  May peace be a river through you.
  (We will draw near!)
  May you know that God is with you.
  (We will draw near!)
  Immanuel!
  Immanuel!