Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#242

242. Come, Lord, and Tarry Not!

1 Come, Lord, and tarry not!
Bring the long-looked for day!
O why these years of waiting here,
These ages of delay?

2 Come, for your saints still wait;
Daily ascends their sigh;
The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!"
Do you not hear the cry?

3 Come, for creation groans
With longing for your stay,
Worn out with these long years of ill,
These ages of decay.

4 Come, and make all things new;
Build up this ruined earth;
Restore our faded paradise,
Creation's second birth.

5 Come, and begin your reign
Of everlasting peace;
Come, take the kingdom to yourself,
Great King of Righteousness!

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Lord, and tarry not!
• Title: Come, Lord, and Tarry Not!
• Author (attributed to): Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Revelation 22:17
• Topic: Advent Season; Hope; New Creation; New Life; Perseverance; Redemption; Reign of God, Kingdom; Second Coming

Tune Information

• Name: ST. BRIDE
• Composer: Samuel Howard, 1710-1782
• Meter: SM
• Key: f minor