Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #15 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh,"
The herald of the Lord doth cry.
Ye sinners lost through Adam’s fall,
Will ye not hearken to the call?
2 Repent! The gracious call believe,
Haste His forgiveness to receive.
The Prince of Life, incarnate Word,
Life and salvation can afford.
3 Divine Redeemer, glorious King!
Repentant hearts to Thee we bring.
Thy holy blood for us was spilt,
Cleanse us from all the stains of guilt.
4 Drawn by Thy Spirit, through Thy Word,
Thine invitation have we heard.
In answer to Thy sweet request,
We come to Thee, O Christ, for rest.
5 Thy pardon, full, complete, and free,
Removes sin’s awful penalty.
Our Father’s love is now restored;
Thou hast redeemed us, dearest Lord.
6 Let us Thy Name forever bless,
On earth Thy gospel truth confess,
Till saved by grace, through faith in Thee,
The gates of paradise we see.
Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; The Day of John the Baptist; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Life; Names and Office of Christ Word; Confessing Christ; Holy Spirit; Christ, Prince of Life; Redemption; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: BRESLAU
"Repent, the Kingdom Draweth Nigh"