1 Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring,
Came with peace from realms on high;
Jesus came to win redemption,
Lowly came on earth to die;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Came in deep humility.
2 Jesus comes again in mercy
When our hearts are worn with care;
Jesus comes again in answer
To an earnest, heart-felt prayer;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Comes to save us from despair.
3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
Brining news of sins forgiv'n
Jesus comes with words of gladness,
Leading souls redeemed to heav'n
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hope to all the world is giv'n.
4 Jesus comes in joy and sorrow,
Shares alike our hopes and fears;
Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us,
Cheers our hearts and dries our tears;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Comforts us in failing years.
| Text information — copy | |
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| First Line: | Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring, |
| Title: | Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring |
| Author: | Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 (alt.) |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Meter: | 87 87 87 |
| Scripture: | Zechariah 9:9; Luke 2:14; John 14:18; Matthew 25:31-34 |
| Topic: | Advent |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information — copy | |
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| Tune name: | SIEH, HIER BIN ICH |
| Meter: | 87 87 87 |
| Key: | a minor or modal |
| Source: | Geistreiches Gesang-Buch, Darmstadt, 1698; Setting The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 |