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76. Christ is Come

1 Christ is come, the lost ones seeking,
On the earthly plains of sin;
With a shepherd's tender longing,
He doth strive their love to win.

Chorus:
"For the Son of man is come"
He has come to seek and save forever:
From the hills and vales of night
He would draw men to the light;
Win them from the wrong to right:
Christ is come.

2 Christ is come, the only Saviour;
Come with glory in His train,
Come to call, with love and pleading,
All the wayward home again. [Chorus]

3 Christ is come, All Heav'n is watching,
While the sons of men debate,
Christ is come, but, sad condition,
Some still halt outside the gate. [Chorus]

4 Christ is come, the seeking Saviour;
Hear His love-call ringing still,
Over all the hills and valleys,
Sounds His "Whosoever will." [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Christ is come, the lost ones seeking
Title: Christ is Come
Author: John R. Clements
Refrain First Line: "For the Son of Man is come"
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ's Return
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Christ is come, the lost ones seeking]
Composer: I. Allan Sankey
Key: C Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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