Church Book ‎#191

191. Who is this that comes from Edom

1 Who is this that comes from Edom,
All His raiment stained with blood,
To the captive speaking freedom,
Bringing and bestowing good;
Glorious in the garb He wears,
Glorious in the spoils He bears?

2 'Tis the Saviour, now victorious,
Travelling onward in His might;
'Tis the Saviour; O how glorious
To His people is the sight!
Satan conquered and the grave,
Jesus now is strong to save,

3 Why that blood His raiment staining?
'Tis the blood of many slain;
Of His foes there's none remaining,
None the contest to maintain.
Fallen they are, no more to rise;
All their glory prostrate lies.

4 Mighty Victor! reign for ever,
Wear the crown so dearly won;
Never shall Thy people, never,
Cease to sing what Thou hast done:
Thou hast fought Thy people's foes;
Thou hast healed Thy people's woes.

Text Information

• First Line: Who is this that comes from Edom
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1809, a.)
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Easter; Lent, Third Sunday; Lent, Sixth Sunday; Easter Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #206 or #576

Tune Information

• Name: MICHAELMAS
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: From index; From La Feillée