Author: Abbé Simon-Joseph Pellegrin, 1663-1745; S. Mary of St. Philip Meter: 7.8.7.6 with refrain Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Messianic Refrain First Line: Dear Savior, haste! Lyrics: 1 O come, Divine Messiah,
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.
Refrain:
Dear Savior, haste! Come, come to earth.
Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.
O come, Divine Messiah,
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.
2 O come, Desired of nations,
Whom priest and prophet long foretold,
Will break the captive fetters,
Redeem the long-lost fold. [Refrain]
3 O come in peace and meekness,
For lowly will your cradle be:
Though clothed in human weakness
We shall your Godhead see. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 1:78-79 Used With Tune: VENEZ, DIVIN MESSIE
O Come, Divine Messiah