Author: Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #97 (1998) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Scripture: James 5:13-20 Lyrics: 1 Jesus came, the heavens adoring,
came with peace from realms on high.
Jesus came for our redemption,
lowly came on earth to die:
alleluia, alleluia!
came in deep humility.
2 Jesus comes again in mercy,
when our hearts are bowed with care.
Jesus comes again in answer
to our earnest heart-felt prayer,
alleluia, alleluia!
comes to save us from despair.
3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
bringing news of sins forgiven.
Jesus comes in sounds of gladness,
leading souls redeemed to heaven.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Now the gate of death is riven.
4 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant,
when the heavens shall pass away.
Jesus comes again in glory:
let us then our homage pay,
alleluia, alleluia!
till the dawn of endless day. Topics: Advent; Salvation/Redemption Languages: English Tune Title: TANTUM ERGO (ST. THOMAS)
Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring