Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#89

89. Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

1 Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring,
Came with peace from realms on high;
Jesus came for man's redemption,
Lowly came on earth to die,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Came in deep humility.

2 Jesus comes again in mercy,
When our hearts are bowed with care;
Jesus comes again in answer
To a faithful, trusting prayer,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Comes to save us from despair.

3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
Bringing news of sins forgiv'n;
Jesus comes in sounds of gladness,
Leading souls redeemed to heav'n.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Now the gate of death is riv'n.

4 Jesus comes in joy and sorrow,
Shares alike our hopes and fears;
Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us,
Glads our hearts, and dries our tears;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Cheering e'en our failing years.

5 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant
When the heav'ns shall pass away.
Jesus comes again in glory;
Let us then our homage pay,
"Alleluia" ever singing
Till the dawn of endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring
• Title: Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring
• Author: G. Thring, 1823-1903 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Jesus, The Coming King; Advent 1

Tune Information

• Name: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: b minor