Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring
Words and music by Godfrey Thring · 1864
Key of D · 100 BPM · 4/4 · Atonement,Christmas/Advent,Cloud · Mk 13:26
Verse 1
Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring, Came with peace from realms on high;
Jesus came for man's redemption, Lowly came on earth to die.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility.
Verse 2
Jesus comes again in mercy, When our hearts are bowed with care;
Jesus comes again in answer To an earnest, heartfelt prayer;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Comes to save us from despair.
Verse 3
Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, Bringing news of sins forgiv'n;
Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, Leading souls redeemed to Heav'n;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Now the gate of death is riv'n.
Verse 4
Jesus comes in joy and sorrow, Shares alike our hopes and fears;
Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us, Glads our hearts, and dries our tears;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Cheering e'en our failing years.
Verse 5
Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, When the heav'ns shall pass away;
Jesus comes again in glory; Let us then our homage pay,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Till the dawn of endless day.
Public domain — free for any use, anywhere, forever.