Click here to pre-order my new Christmas album, 'This Christmas,' featuring my new song "Behold Him": https://francescabattistelli.ffm.to/thischristmas The story behind this song is an unexpected one. Truth be told, this song was written, recorded, and about to be sent to radio for Christmas 2019, but at the last minute, God put a major check on my heart. So much so, we pushed pause on this song, and on a Christmas EP. Honestly, it was disheartening to have a song like this one ready to release and feel like God was putting the brakes on. But even with the confusion and disappointment, I felt the Lord give me a divine reassurance that this song in some way and somehow was meant for someone in the coming year. Little did I know in that moment over a year ago, the things that would transpire in our country, in our world, and in our communities. In 2020, we have experienced loss together, some deeper and wider than others, but we have all been forced to face disappointments, sit with unmet expectations, and even experience excruciating loneliness and sadness. These troubles, while uncomfortable, remind us ever more so that this world is not our home. It is in these uncertain times that we turn our eyes to the comfort and security of a God who does not look away from our suffering. “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet he did not sin,” - Hebrews 4:15. In this upcoming Christmas season, I pray that we all can focus our attention on the birth of our Savior, the one in whom our hope is secure and never faltering. May we turn our attention from the noise of the world and truly, simply Behold Him. John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Official Website: http://francescamusic.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/francescabattistelli Instagram: http://instagram.com/francescamusic

Title: Jesus, The Promised One made by Sister Hness (C2025) Verse 1 Jesus was promised long ago, To set us free and save our souls, He gave His all for you and me, He gave His life so we could live. Chorus Jesus, the Promised One, God’s own Son, the chosen One. Born to save, to lead and guide, His love and truth in us abide. Verse 2 Jesus was born, A gift of love, A Holy Child, sent from above. He came to show us how to live, To teach, to love, and to forgive. (Chorus) Bridge Jesus, our Savior, King and Friend, He came to show us God’s great plan, In Him we’re safe, in Him we’re strong. We lift His name in praise and songs. (Chorus x 2)

"Known and Loved" Words and Music by Niki Shepherd & Paris Shepherd ©2022 CityAlight Music CCLI: 7199821 V1 There is hope in grace unceasing You withhold your wrath from me Poured it out upon my Saviour On the cross of Calvary V2 There is hope now for the hopeless There is victory all can know For the tomb lies bare and broken And deaths pow’r is overthrown CHORUS Jesus Christ my hope forever Hope unlike the world can bring Your steadfast love beyond all measure There is hope in Christ my king V3 There is hope for sons and daughters Who have wandered on their own Hear the songs of joy from heaven As the lost are welcomed home BRIDGE Hallelujah, Hope of heaven Precious treasure of my life All my joy is in your presence I am yours and you are mine V4 I will wait until I see him Though the twilight turns to night For my hope is not defeated It will greet His dawning light