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City of God, Jerusalem

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Hymnal: WORS2011 #391 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.7.8.6.12.8 Lyrics: 1 City of God, Jerusalem, Where he has set his love; Church of Christ that is one on earth With Jerusalem above: Here as we walk this changing world Our joys are mixed with tears, But the day will be soon when the Savior returns And his voice will banish our fears. 2 Sing and be glad, Jerusalem, For God does not forget; He who said he would come to save Never failed his people yet. Though we are tempted by despair And daunted by defeat, Our invincible Lord will be seen in his strength, And his triumph will be complete. 3 Sorrow no more, Jerusalem, Discard your rags of shame! Take your crown as a gift from God Who has called you by his name. Put off your sin, and wear the robe Of glory in its place; You will shine in his light, you will share in his joy, You will praise his wonderful grace. 4 Look all around, Jerusalem, Survey from west to east; Sons and daughters of God the king Are invited to his feast. Out of their exile far away His scattered fam'ly come, And the streets will resound with the songs of the saints When the Savior welcomes us home. Topics: Advent Scripture: Baruch 4, 5 Languages: English Tune Title: PURPOSE

On Jordan's Bank

Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876; Charles Coffin, 1676-1749 Hymnal: WORS2011 #392 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Awake and harken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be ev'ry life from sin; Make straight the way for God within, And let each heart prepare a home Where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, Our refuge, and our great reward; Without your grace we waste away Like flow'rs that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out your hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Shine forth and let your light restore Earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 All praise to you, eternal Son, Whose advent has our freedom won, Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Spirit, evermore. Topics: Advent; Advent III B; Advent III C; Advent II A Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW

Awaken, Sleepers

Author: Michael Forster, b. 1946 Hymnal: WORS2011 #393 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Awaken, sleepers, sing for joy Topics: Advent; Advent I A; Ordinary Time, Thirty-Second Sunday A Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' ORDINAL

Come, O Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: WORS2011 #394 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Come, O long expected Jesus, Born to set your people free; From our fears and sins release us: Christ, in you our rest shall be. Israel's strength and consolation, Hope to all the earth impart; Dear desire of ev'ry nation, Enter ev'ry longing heart. 2 Born your people to deliver, Born a child, and yet a king; Born to reign in us forever, Now your gracious kingdom bring. By your own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By your all-sufficient merit Raise us to your glorious throne. Topics: Advent Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: JEFFERSON

When the King Shall Come Again

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Hymnal: WORS2011 #395 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 When the King shall come again, All his pow'r revealing, Splendor shall announce his reign, Life and joy and healing: Earth no longer in decay, Hope no more frustrated; This is God's redemption day Longingly awaited. 2 In the desert trees take root Fresh from his creation; Plants and flow'rs and sweetest fruit Join the celebration; Rivers spring up from the earth, Barren lands adorning; Valleys, this is your new birth, Mountains, greet the morning! 3 Strengthen feeble hands and knees, Fainting hearts, be cheerful! God, who comes for such as these, Seeks and saves the fearful. Deaf ears hear the silent tongues Sing away their weeping; Blind eyes see the lifeless ones Walking, running, leaping. 4 There God's highway shall be seen Where no roaring lion, Nothing evil or unclean, Walks the road to Zion. Ransomed people homeward bound, All your praises voicing, See your Lord with glory crowned, Share in his rejoicing! Topics: Advent; Advent III A Scripture: Isaiah 35 Languages: English Tune Title: GAUDEAMUS PARITER

Though Famed in Israel's Royal History

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: WORS2011 #396 (2011) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8.8 First Line: Though famed in Israel's royal hist'ry Lyrics: 1 Though famed in Israel's royal hist'ry, Bethlehem would that past excel When God revealed a greater myst'ry, The Word made flesh, Emmanuel: Through Mary born from David's line, A Savior human and divine. 2 Who would expect a humble manger To cradle such a holy birth! How could flesh clothe the stars' arranger Or sheathe the hands that formed the earth? God's ways confound the worldly-wise, Disarm the sure with bright surprise. 3 All we recall of gain or glory Can scarce predict what still may be; God is the Author of our story, Whose will is sov'reign, boundless, free: Yet living in this time and place We can be vessels of God's grace. 4 Kindle, O God, your gifts within us, Stir up our faith, renew our nerve. When tempting powers seek to win us, Help us remember whom we serve: Transform our lies and build in them A new and willing Bethlehem. Topics: Advent; Advent IV A Languages: English Tune Title: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

Like a Bird

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Hymnal: WORS2011 #397 (2011) Meter: 13.13.7.7 with refrain First Line: Like a bird that spreads her wings to gather in her young Refrain First Line: Come and wake us Topics: Advent Languages: English Tune Title: WAKE US