353: Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring


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
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
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

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