Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-78 Hymnal: Together in Song #271 (1999) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The advent of our God,
with eager prayers we greet,
and singing hasten on 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 Let Zion now arise
to greet her infant king,
and gladly take with thankful heart
the peace he comes to bring.
4 As judge, on clouds of light,
he soon will come again,
his scattered people to unite,
with them in heaven to reign.
5 Then evil flee away,
before the rising dawn!
Let our old nature day by day
God's image still put on.
6 Praise to the incarnate Son
who comes to set us free,
with Father, Spirit, ever one
to all eternity. Topics: Jesus Christ Coming today; Palm Sunday Scripture: Mark 13:24-27 Languages: English Tune Title: ST THOMAS
The advent of our God