Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#21

21. Come, Thou precious Ransom, come

1 COME, Thou precious Ransom, come!
Only Hope for sinful mortals!
Come, O Saviour of the world!
Open are to Thee all portals;
Come in wonted suavity,
Anxiously we wait for Thee.

2 O great King of glory, come!
Let me by Thy living temple;
Enter Thou into my heart;
Though I am but poor and simple,
Yet my riches then shall be,
That Thou reignest, Lord, in me.

3 My hosannas and my palms
Graciously receive, I pray Thee;
Evermore, as best I can,
Saviour, I will homage pay Thee,
And in faith I will embrace,
Lord, Thy merit through Thy grace.

4 Hail! Hosanna! David's Son!
Help, Lord, hear our supplication!
Let Thy kingdom, scepter, crown
Bring us blessing and salvation,
That forever we may sing:
Hail! Hosanna to our King.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou precious Ransom, come
• Meter: 7,8,7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Advent and Christmas
• Notes: Translator: A. Crull; German: Komm, du wertes Loesegeld - M. J. G. Olearius, 1711

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