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The King shall come when morning dawns

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 100 hymnals Topics: Advent Second Text Sources: Greek

When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Author: J. M. Black (1856-1938) Meter: 15.11.15.11 with refrain Appears in 471 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Second Advent First Line: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more Lyrics: 1 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. Refrain When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. 2 On that bright and cloudless morning, when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurection share; When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. [Refrain] 3 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care, Then, when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more]

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 756 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Second Advent First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing and triumph evermore Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 Jesus, the Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love; When He had purged our stains, He took His seat above Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and heaven The keys of death and grave Are to our Jesus given Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the judge shall come, And take His servants up To their eternal home Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Scripture: Philippians 4:4 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148th

Hark! a Thrilling Voice Is Sounding

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 142 hymnals Topics: Advent, Second Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Second Advent Lyrics: 1 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding: "Christ is nigh," it seems to say; "Cast away the works of darkness, O ye children of the day!" 2 Startled at the solemn warning, Let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, our Sun, all sloth dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from heaven; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all, to be forgiven. 4 So, when next He comes with glory, And the world is wrapped in fear, May He then as our Defender On the clouds of heaven appear. 5 Honor, glory, might, and blessing To the Father and the Son, With the everlasting Spirit, One in Three, and Three in One. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 26:64 Used With Tune: LUCERNE Text Sources: Latin Hymn of V. Century

Hark, the Glad Sound, the Saviour Comes

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 833 hymnals Topics: Christ Second Advent of; Second Advent Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long! Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes, the pris'ners to release, In Satan's bondage held: The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And, with the treasures of His grace, Enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heaven's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved Name! Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Used With Tune: HENRY

Now to the Lord, who makes us know

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 159 hymnals Topics: Christ Second Advent Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,906 hymnals Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent; Rites of the Church Marriage; Second Coming Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord, Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Scripture: Matthew 14:14 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Hark! Ten Thousand Harps and Voices

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 677 hymnals Topics: Christ Advent (second) Lyrics: 1 Hark! ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of praise above; Jesus reigns and heav'n rejoices, Jesus reigns, the God of love. See, He sits on yonder throne; Jesus rules the world alone. Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. 2 Sing how Jesus came from heaven, How He bore the cross below, How all pow'r to Him is given, How He reigns in glory now. 'Tis a great and endless theme-- O, 'tis sweet to sing of Him. (Refrain) 3 Jesus, hail! Thy glory brightns All above and gives it worth; Lor of life, thy smile enlightens, Cheers and charms Thy saints on earth. When we think of love like Thine, Lord, we own it love divine. (Refrain) 4 King of glory, reign forever! Thine an everlasting crown. Nothing from Thy love shall sever Those who Thou hast made Thine own: Happy objects of Thy grace, Destined to behold Thy face. (Refrain) 5 Savior, hasten Thine appearing; Bring, O bring the glorious day, When, the awful summons hearing, Heav'n and earth shall pass away. Then, with golden harps, we'll sing, "Glory, glory,to our King!" (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 28:18 Used With Tune: HARWELL

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 742 hymnals Topics: Advent Second Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come - Raise the song of harvest-home: All is safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin. God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied: Come to God's own temple, come - Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown. First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come And shall take His harvest home; From His field shall in that day All offenses purge away - Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come, To Thy final harvest-home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide: Come, with all Thine angels, come - Raise the glorious harvest-home. Scripture: Psalm 100:4 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Author: George Weissel, 1590-1635; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 281 hymnals Topics: Kingdom/Reign of God; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates; Behold the King of glory waits! The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here. 2 O blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the ruler is confest! O happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King of triumph comes! 3 Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heav'n's employ, Adorned with prayer and love and joy. 4 So come, my Sov'reign; enter in! Let new and nobler life begin; Thy Holy Spirit guide us on, Until the glorious crown be won. Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: TRURO