The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#159

159. Jesus comes! Let all adore him

1 Jesus comes! Let all adore him!
Lord of mercy, love and truth,
Now prepare the way before him,
Make the rugged places smooth;
Through the desert mark his road,
Make a highway for our God.

2 Jesus comes! Reward is with him,
Let the valleys all be raised,
God’s great glory now revealing
As the mountains are abased.
Lift thy voice and greet the Lord,
Cry to Zion: See thy God!

3 Jesus comes! The Christ is marching
Through the places waste and wild;
He his Kingdom is enlarging
Where no verdure ever smiled.
Soon the desert will be glad
And with beauty shall be clad.

4 Jesus comes! Where thorns have flourished
Trees shall now be seen to grow,
Stablished by the Lord and nourished,
Strong and fair and fruitful too.
They shall rise on every side,
Spread their branches far and wide.

5 Jesus comes! From barren mountains
Rivers shall begin to flow,
There the Lord will open fountains
And supply the plains below;
As he passes, every land
Shall acclaim his powerful hand.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus comes! Let all adore him
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ: Kingdom

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