141. Once He Came in Blessing
1 Once he came in blessing,
All our ills redressing;
Came in likeness lowly,
Son of God most holy;
Bore the cross to save us,
Hope and freedom gave us.
2 Still He comes within us;
Still His voice would win us
From the sins that hurt us;
Would to truth convert us
From our foolish error
Ere He comes in terror.
3 Who by faith endureth
Bright reward secureth.
Come, then, O Lord Jesus,
From our sins release us;
Let us here confess Thee
Till in heav'n we bless Thee.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Once He came in blessing |
| Title: | Once He Came in Blessing |
| German Title: | Gottes Sohn ist kommen |
| Author: | J. Horn, c. 1490-1547 |
| Translator: | C. Winkworth, 1827-78 |
| Publication Date: | 1996 |
| Meter: | 66 66 66 |
| Topic: | Nativity of our Lord |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | GOTTES SOHN IST KOMMEN |
| Composer (attr.): | M. Weisse, c. 1480-1534 |
| Meter: | 66 66 66 |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
