The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#161

161. O Bride of Christ, rejoice!

1 O Bride of Christ, rejoice!
Exultant raise thy voice
To hail the day of glory,
Foretold in sacred story.
Hosanna, praise and glory,
Our King, we bow before Thee.

2 Let shouts of gladness rise
Triumphant to the skies.
Here comes the King most glorious
To reign o’er all victorious :
Hosanna, praise and glory,
Our King, we bow before Thee.

3 He wears no kingly crown,
Yet as a king He’s known;
Though not arrayed in splendor:
He still makes death surrender:
Hosanna, praise and glory,
Our King, we bow before Thee.

4 The weak and timid find
Him gentle, good and kind;
To them He gives a treasure
Of bliss beyond all measure:
Hosanna, praise and glory,
Our King, we bow before Thee.

5 Thy heart now open wide,
Bid Christ with thee abide;
He graciously will hear thee,
And be forever near thee:
Hosanna, praise and glory,
Our King, we bow before Thee.

6 Then go thy Lord to meet;
Strew palm-leaves at His feet;
Thy garments spread before Him,
And honor and adore Him:
Hosanna, praise and glory,
Our King, we bow before Thee.

7 E’en babes with one accord
With thee shall praise the Lord,
And every Gentile nation
Respond with exultation:
Hosanna, praise and glory,
Our King, we bow before Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O Bride of Christ, rejoice!
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Second Sunday in Advent
• Source: Danish, ca. 1600

Tune Information

• Name: [O Bride of Christ, rejoice!]
• Meter: 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7.
• Key: e minor
• Source: German, 1574