The Advent of Our God
Words and music by Charles Coffin · tr. John Chandler · 1736
Key of G · 140 BPM · 4/4 · Anticipation,Christmas/Advent,Cloud · Lk 19:28-40
Verse 1
The advent of our God Shall be our theme for prayer
Come, let us meet him on the road And place for Him prepare.
Verse 2
The everlasting Son Incarnate stoops to be,
Himself the servant's form puts on To set His people free.
Verse 3
Come, Zion's daughter, rise To meet your lowly King,
Nor let your faithless heart despise The peace He comes to bring.
Verse 4
As judge, on clouds of light, He soon will come again
And all His scattered saints unite With Him on high to reign.
Verse 5
Before the dawning day Let sin be put to flight;
No longer let the law hold sway, But walk in freedom's light.
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