A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#173

173. The Coming of Christ in Power

Lord Jesus, come! for here
Our path through wilds is laid;
We watch, as for the dayspring near,
Amid the breaking shade.

Lord Jesus, come! for hosts
Meet on the battle-plain;
Our holiest hopes seem vainest boasts,
And tears are shed like rain.

Lord Jesus, come! the slave
Still bears his heavy chains;
Their daily bread the hungry crave,
While teem the fruitful plains.

Hark! herald voices near
Lead on thy happier day;
Come, Lord, and our hosannas hear!
We wait to strew thy way.

Come, as in days of old,
With words of grace and power;
Gather us all within thy fold,
And let us stray no more!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, come! for here
• Title: The Coming of Christ in Power
• Author: H. Martineau
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866
• Notes: Public Domain.

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