140 | Church Book#141 | 142 |
Text: | Sons of men, behold from far |
Author: | C. Wesley |
Tune: | BEETHOVEN |
1 Sons of men, behold from far,
Hail the long-expected star!
Jacob's star that gilds the night,
Guides bewildered nature right.
2 Fear not hence that ill should flow,
Wars or pestilence below;
Wars it bids and tumults cease,
Ushering in the Prince of Peace.
3 Mild He shines on all beneath,
Piercing through the shades of death;
Scattering error's wide-spread night,
Kindling darkness into light.
4 Nations all, far off and near,
Haste to see your God appear!
Haste, for Him your hearts prepare,
Meet Him manifested there.
5 Here behold the Dayspring rise,
Pouring eyesight on your eyes:
God in His own light survey,
Shining to the perfect day.
6 Sing, ye morning stars, again!
God descends on earth to reign;
Deigns for man His life to employ:
Shout, ye sons of God, for joy.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Sons of men, behold from far |
Author: | C. Wesley (1739) |
Meter: | 7s. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1890 |
Topic: | Epiphany |
Notes: | Alternate tune #120 or #200 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | BEETHOVEN |
Meter: | 7s. |
Key: | G Major |
Notes: | Composer from index: From Beethoven |