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Text:The Advent of Our King
Author:Charles Coffin
Translator:Robert Campbell, 1814-1868
Tune:ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
Composer:Aaron Williams, 1731-1776

322. The Advent of Our King

1 The advent of our King
Our thoughts must now employ;
Then let us meet him on the road
With songs of holy joy.

2 The co-eternal Son
A maiden's offspring see;
A servant's form Christ putteth on,
To set his people free.

3 Daughter of Sion rise
To greet thine infant King;
Nor let thy stubborn heart despise
The pardon he doth bring.

4 In glory from his throne
Again will Christ descend,
And summon all who are his own
To joys that never end.

5 Let deeds of darkness fly
Before the approaching morn,
For unto sin 'tis ours to die
And serve the Virgin-born.

6 Our joyful praises sing
To Christ, who set us free;
Like tribute to the Father bring,
And Holy Ghost, to thee.

Text Information
First Line: The advent of our King
Title: The Advent of Our King
Author: Charles Coffin
Translator: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 (alt.)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Source: Parise Breviary, 1736
Tune Information
Name: ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
Composer: Aaron Williams, 1731-1776
Meter: SM
Key: F Major or modal
Source: New Universal Psalmodist, 1770



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