Text:Jesus came, the heavens adoring
Author:G. Thring
Tune:ST. PANCRAS
Composer:H. Smart

318b. Jesus came, the heavens adoring

1 Jesus came, the heavens 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 worn with care;
Jesus comes again in answer
To an earnest, heart-felt prayer;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Comes to save us from despair.

3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
Bringing news of sins forgiven;
Jesus comes in sounds of gladness,
Leading souls redeemed to heaven;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Now the gate of death is riven.

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

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

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus came, the heavens adoring
Author: G. Thring
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
Publication Date: 1894
Topic: General; Advent; Hope (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. PANCRAS
Composer: H. Smart
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
Key: C Major



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