Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Seasonal Music Advent Lyrics: 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 In glory from his throne
Again will Christ descend,
And summon all who are his own
To joys that never end.
4 Our joyful praises sing
To Christ, who set us free;
Like tribute to the Father bring,
And Holy Ghost, to thee. Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
The Advent of Our King