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Text:The Coming of Christ in Power
Author:H. Martineau

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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