
Author: Heinrich Held; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let the earth now praise the Lord,
who has truly kept his word
and at last to us did send
Christ, the sinner's help and friend.
2 What the fathers most desired,
what the prophets' heart inspired,
what they longed for many a year,
stands fulfilled in glory here.
3 Welcome, O my Savior, now!
Joyful, Lord, to you I bow.
Come into my heart, I pray;
O, prepare in glory here.
4 As your coming was in peace,
quiet, full of gentleness,
let the same mind dwell in me
which is yours eternally.
5 Then when you will come again
as the glorious king to reign,
I with joy will see your face,
freely ransomed by your grace. Topics: Advent; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Return of Christ Scripture: Psalm 119:57 Used With Tune: MONKLAND
Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord