242. Come, Lord, and Tarry Not!

1 Come, Lord, and tarry not!
Bring the long-looked for day!
O why these years of waiting here,
These ages of delay?

2 Come, for your saints still wait;
Daily ascends their sigh;
The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!"
Do you not hear the cry?

3 Come, for creation groans
With longing for your stay,
Worn out with these long years of ill,
These ages of decay.

4 Come, and make all things new;
Build up this ruined earth;
Restore our faded paradise,
Creation's second birth.

5 Come, and begin your reign
Of everlasting peace;
Come, take the kingdom to yourself,
Great King of Righteousness!

Text Information
First Line: Come, Lord, and tarry not!
Title: Come, Lord, and Tarry Not!
Author (attributed to): Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 (alt.)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Advent Season; Hope; New Creation (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. BRIDE
Composer: Samuel Howard, 1710-1782
Meter: SM
Key: f minor



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