Author: Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #355 (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Exile 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;
Now the deaf can hear the dumb
Sing away their weeping;
Blind eyes see the injured come
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! Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: GAUDEAMUS PARITER
When the King Shall Come Again