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Text:Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring
Author:Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903
Tune:SIEH, HIER BIN ICH

319. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

1 Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring,
came with peace from realms on high;
Jesus came for our redemption,
humbly 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, heartfelt prayer,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
comes to save us from despair.

3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
bringing 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 on clouds triumphant
when the heav'ns shall pass away.
Jesus comes again in glory;
let us, then, our homage pay,
Alleluia! ever singing
till the dawn of endless day.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring
Title: Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring
Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 (abr., alt.)
Meter: 87 87 87
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Advent
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH
Meter: 87 87 87
Key: a minor or modal
Source: Geistriches Gesang-Buch, Darmstadt, 1698; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Copyright: Public Domain



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