1 LET the earth now praise the Lord,
Who hath truly kept His word,
And the sinners’ Help and Friend
Now at last to us doth send.
2 What the fathers most desired,
What the prophets’ heart inspired,
What they longed for many a year,
Stands fulfilled in glory here.
3 Abram’s promised great Reward,
Zion’s Helper, Jacob’s Lord,
Him of twofold race behold,
Truly came, as long foretold.
4 Welcome, O my Saviour, now!
Hail! My Portion, Lord, art Thou!
Here, too, in my heart, I pray,
O prepare Thyself a way.
5 King of glory, enter in!
Cleanse it from the filth of sin,
As Thou hast so often done;
It belongs to Thee alone.
6 As Thy coming was in peace,
Noiseless, full of gentleness,
Let the same mind dwell in me
That was ever found in Thee.
7 Comfort my desponding heart;
Thou my Strength and Refuge art.
I am weak, and cunningly
Satan lays his snares for me.
8 Bruise for me the Serpent’s head,
That, set free from doubt and dread,
I may cleave to Thee in faith,
Safely kept through life and death:
9 And when Thou dost come again
As a glorious King to reign,
I with joy may see Thy face,
Truly ransomed by Thy grace.
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First Line: | Let the earth now praise the Lord |
Meter: | 7s. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1893 |
Topic: | Advent and Christmas |
Notes: | C. Winkworth, Tr. a.; German: Gott sei Dank durch alle Welt - H. Held, 1643 |