Thou art coming, at thy table We are witnesses

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Thou art coming, at thy table We are witnesses

Author: Frances R. Havergal
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Thou art coming! At thy table
We are witnesses for this,
While remembering hearts thou meetest,
In communion clearest, sweetest,
Earnest of our coming bliss:
Showing not thy death alone,
And thy love exceeding great,
But thy coming and thy throne,
All for which we long and wait.

2 Thou art coming! We are waiting
With a hope that cannot fail;
Asking not the day or hour,
Resting on thy word of power,
Anchored safe within the vail.
Time appointed may be long,
But the vision must be sure:
Certainty shall make us strong,
Joyful patience shall endure!

3 Oh, the joy to see thee reigning,
Thee, our own beloved Lord!
Every tongue thy name confessing,
Worship, honor, glory, blessing,
Brought to thee with glad accord!
Thee, our Maker and our Friend,
Vindicated and enthroned!
Unto earth's remotest end
Glorified, adored, and owned!

Source: Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient and modern #1043

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Author: Frances R. Havergal

Havergal, Frances Ridley, daughter of the Rev. W. H. Havergal, was born at Astley, Worcestershire, Dec. 14, 1836. Five years later her father removed to the Rectory of St. Nicholas, Worcester. In August, 1850, she entered Mrs. Teed's school, whose influence over her was most beneficial. In the following year she says, "I committed my soul to the Saviour, and earth and heaven seemed brighter from that moment." A short sojourn in Germany followed, and on her return she was confirmed in Worcester Cathedral, July 17, 1853. In 1860 she left Worcester on her father resigning the Rectory of St. Nicholas, and resided at different periods in Leamington, and at Caswall Bay, Swansea, broken by visits to Switzerland, Scotland, and North Wales. She died… Go to person page >

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