Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #366 (1986) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Worship (3rd ed.) First Line: Come, Lord, and tarry not! Lyrics: 1 Come Lord, and tarry not!
Bring the long-looked-for day!
O why these years of waiting here,
These ages of delay?
2 Come, for your saints still wait;
Daily ascends their sigh:
The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!"
Do you not hear the cry?
3 Come, for creation groans,
Impatient of your stay,
Worn out with these long years of ill,
These ages of delay?
4 Come, and make all things new,
Build up this ruined earth;
Restore our faded paradise,
Creation's second birth.
5 Come, and bring your reign
Of everlasting peace;
Come, take the kingdom to yourself,
Great King of righteousness!
Topics: Advent; Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; New Creation; Peace; Petition; Second Coming; Trust; Canons Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRIDE
Come, Lord, and Tarry Not