Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1818-1876 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #633a (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The advent of our King
our prayers must now employ,
and we must hymns of welcome sing
in strains of holy joy.
2 The everlasting Son
incarnate deigns to be;
himself a servant's form puts on,
to set his servants free.
3 Daughter of Sion, rise
to meet thy lowly King;
nor let thy faithless heart despise
the peace he comes to bring.
4 As Judge, on clouds of light,
he soon will come again,
and his true members all unite
with him in heav'n to reign.
5 All glory to the Son
who comes to set us free,
with Father, Spirit, ever One,
through all eternity. Topics: Advent Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCONIA
The advent of our King