Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#117

117. The Advent of Our God

1 The advent of our God
With eager prayers we greet,
And singing haste upon His road
His coming reign to meet.

2 The everlasting Son
Was born to make us free;
And He a servant's form put on
To gain our liberty.

3 As Judge, on clouds of light,
He soon will come again,
His scattered people to unite
With them in heaven to reign.

4 Praise to the incarnate Son
Who comes to set us free,
With Father, Spirit, ever one;
To all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: The advent of our God With eager prayers we greet
• Title: The Advent of Our God
• Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749)
• Translator: John Chandler (1806-1876)
• Meter: S.M.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ: First Advent

Tune Information

• Name: FESTAL SONG
• Composer: William H. Walter (1825-1893)
• Meter: S.M.
• Incipit: 51535 65671 76523
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Higher key, No. 615