What makes Emmanuel Has Come – A Worship Experience for Christmas by Don Moen notable?

Emmanuel Has Come has had a lasting impact on the Christmas worship music scene, known for its ability to bridge traditional and contemporary sounds. The album is often used in church services during the holiday season and has contributed to Moen's reputation as a key figure in the genre, influencing many artists who followed. Released in 1996, Emmanuel Has Come was Don Moen's third album, following his breakout success with Worship with Don Moen. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a leading figure in contemporary Christian music, blending traditional hymns with modern worship styles.

How many songs are on Emmanuel Has Come – A Worship Experience for Christmas?

Emmanuel Has Come – A Worship Experience for Christmas has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

Emmanuel Has Come – A Worship Experience for Christmas

Q: Who is Emmanuel Has Come – A Worship Experience for Christmas for?

Emmanuel Has Come – A Worship Experience for Christmas works well if you're into heartfelt anthems for celebration, uplifting moments of worship and joyful sing-alongs with family.

Don Moen · 1996

43 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Joyful arrangements of traditional hymns merge with contemporary worship, creating a festive atmosphere for celebration and reflection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Celebrate His Glory (Arise, Shine; Angels We Have Heard on High) — This opening track encapsulates the album's joyful spirit, seamlessly weaving together familiar Christmas melodies with an uplifting worship message that sets the tone for the entire experience.
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Emmanuel Has Come — The title track serves as a powerful centerpiece, reflecting on the significance of Christ's birth while inviting worshippers into a personal connection with the theme of God’s presence.
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I Offer My Life — This song shifts the focus from celebration to personal devotion, emphasizing a heartfelt commitment to faith that resonates deeply within the context of worship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

heartfelt anthems for celebration
uplifting moments of worship
joyful sing-alongs with family
reflective pauses for contemplation

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1996, Emmanuel Has Come was Don Moen's third album, following his breakout success with Worship with Don Moen. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a leading figure in contemporary Christian music, blending traditional hymns with modern worship styles.
Stylistic neighbors: Michael W. Smith· Steven Curtis Chapman· Chris Tomlin

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Celebrate His Glory (Arise, Shine; Angels We Have Heard on High) 6:03
2 A King Is Born 4:08
3 O Little Town of Bethlehem 1:51
4 Emmanuel Has Come 4:14
5 Celebrate His Majesty (Arise Shine; Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful) 5:58
6 Celebrate His Birth (O What a Night; Glory to God) 4:34
7 I Offer My Life 5:10
8 Jesus, We Enthrone You 4:13
9 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 1:57
10 Celebrate His Reign (He Shall Reign; Hallelujah Chorus; Arise, Shine) 4:51

What to play next

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