Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#54

54. Earth was waiting, spent and restless

1 Earth was waiting, spent and restless,
with a mingled hope and fear,
faithful men and women praying,
'Surely, Lord, the day is near:
the Desire of all the nations —
it is time he should appear!'

2 then the Spirit of the Highest
to a virgin meek came down,
and he burdened her with blessing,
and he pained he with renown;
for she bore the Lord's anointed
for his cross and for his crown.

3 Earth has groaned and laboured for him
since the ages first began,
for in him was hid the secret
which through all the ages ran —
Son of Mary, Son of David,
Son of God, and Son of Man.

Text Information

• First Line: Earth was waiting, spent and restless
• Author: W. C. Smith (1824-1908)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God, Saviour: Promised and Incarnate; Advent 4: The Annunciation; Christmas 1: The Incarnation

Tune Information

• Name: LINGWOOD
• Composer: C. Armstrong Gibbs (1889-1960)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © J. Curwen & Sons Ltd/William Elkin Music Services