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Prepare the Way, O Zion!

Author: Franz Mikael Franzèn; Augustus Nelson Hymnal: HOoS1926 #1 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6 Refrain First Line: O blest is He that came Lyrics: 1 Prepare the way, O Zion! Ye awful deeps, rise high; Sink low, ye tow'ring mountains, The Lord is drawing nigh; The righteous King of glory, Foretold in sacred story. Refrain: O blest is He that came In God the Father’s Name. 2 O Zion, He approacheth, Thy Lord and King for aye! Strew palms where He advanceth, Spread garments in His way. God’s promise faileth never, Hosanna sound forever! [Refrain] 3 Fling wide thy portals, Zion, And hail thy glorious King; His tidings of salvation To every people bring, Who, waiting yet in sadness, Would sing His praise in gladness. [Refrain] 4 He cometh not with warriors, And not with pomp and show, Yet smiteth He with terror Sin, death, and every foe. The Spirit’s sword He wieldeth, Not e’en to death He yieldeth. [Refrain] 5 Give heed, thou sinful people, Thy King and Saviour own; The kingdom He hath founded Is not an earthly one; No power can overthrow it, Nor earthly wisdom know it. [Refrain] 6 The throne which He ascendeth Is fixed in heaven above: His sanctified dominion Is light alone and love. His praise be ever sounding For grace and peace abounding. [Refrain] 7 Jerusalem is fallen, And closed its temple-door; Its sacrifices ended; Its scepter is no more. Christ’s kingdom never ceaseth, Its glory still increaseth. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Advent, First Sunday; Palm Sunday; Names and Office of Christ King; Church to receive her King; Kingdom of Christ; Zion, the Church Scripture: Isaiah 9:7 Languages: English Tune Title: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates!

Author: Georg Wiessel; Miss Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: HOoS1926 #2 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Refrain First Line: All praise and glory be to thee Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold, the King of glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near, The Saviour of the world is here; Life and salvation He doth bring, Wherefore rejoice, and gladly sing: Refrain: All praise and glory be to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, eternally. 2 The Lord is just, a Helper tried, Mercy is ever at His side; His kingly crown is holiness, His scepter, pity in distress: The end of all our woe He brings; Wherefore the earth is glad and sings: [Refrain] 3 O blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the Ruler is confest! O happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King in triumph comes! The cloudless Sun of joy He is, Who bringeth pure delight and bliss. [Refrain] 4 Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heaven's employ, Adorned with prayer, and love, and joy: So shall your Sovereign enter in, The new and nobler life begin. [Refrain] 5 Redeemer, come! I open wide My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide! Let me Thine inner presence know, Thy grace and love on me bestow. Thy Holy Spirit guide us on, Until our glorious goal be won. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-third Sunday; National; Names and Office of Christ King; Consecration; Christ, Lord of Life; National Scripture: Psalm 24:7 Languages: English Tune Title: GÖR PORTEN HÖG

Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

Author: Johannes Olearius; Miss Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: HOoS1926 #3 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye my people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load; Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over. 2 For the herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all men to repentance, Since the kingdom now is here. O that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet Him, And the hills bow down to greet Him. 3 Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain: Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign, For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; The Day of John the Baptist; Comfort; Kingdom of Christ; National Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: WERDE MUNTER, MEIN GEMUTHE

O How Shall I Receive Thee?

Author: Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: HOoS1926 #4 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: O how shall I receive Thee Lyrics: 1 O how shall I receive Thee, How greet Thee, Lord, aright? All nations long to see Thee, My Hope, my heart's Delight! O kindle, Lord most holy, Thy lamp within my breast, To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best. 2 Thy Zion palms is strewing, And branches fresh and fair; My heart, its powers renewing, An anthem shall prepare. My soul puts off her sadness Thy glories to proclaim; With all her strength and gladness She fain would serve Thy Name. 3 I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com'st to set me free; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com'st to honor me. A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail nor leave me As earthly riches fly. 4 Love caused Thine incarnation, Love brought Thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procured my liberty. O love beyond all telling, That led Thee to embrace, In love all love excelling, Our lost and fallen race! 5 Rejoice then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o'er joys departed, And tremble at your doom; He who alone can cheer you, Is standing at the door; He brings His pity near you, And bids you weep no more. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Whitmonday; Christ Incarnation; Names and Office of Christ Comforter; Names and Office of Christ Light; Comfort; Incarnation of Christ; Redemption; Treasure above Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: O, DU MITT HJÄRTAS TRÄNGTAN

Jerusalem, Lift Up Thy Voice!

Author: Johan Olof Wallin Hymnal: HOoS1926 #5 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, lift up thy voice! Daughter of Zion, now rejoice! Thy King is come, whose mighty hand Henceforth shall reign o'er ev'ry land. 2 He come to every tribe and race, A Messenger of truth and grace: With peace He comes from heaven above On earth to found His realm of love. 3 In God's eternal covenant, He comes for our salvation sent. The star of hope moves on before, And hosts assemble to adore. 4 Let all the world with one accord Now hail the coming of the Lord: Praise to the Prince of heavenly birth Who bringeth peace to all the earth! Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Palm Sunday; A Missionary Service; Names and Office of Christ King; Church to receive her King; Comfort; Covenant Eternal; Kingdom of Christ; Missions Foreign; Zion, the Church Scripture: Micah 5:2 Languages: English Tune Title: VOM HIMMEL HOCH DA KOMM ICH HER

Rise, Arise! Rise, Arise!

Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: HOoS1926 #6 (1926) Meter: 6.7.8.7.8.9.6 Lyrics: 1 Rise, arise! Rise, arise! Zion, rise to greet thy King! Open wide the gates before Him! Let the glad hosannas ring! Haste to worship and adore Him! Hark, the watchman on the mountain cries: "Rise, arise! Rise, arise!" 2 Weep no more! Weep no more! Zion, dry thy bitter tears! Cast away all gloom and sadness, For the Shiloh now appears, Who shall turn thy grief to gladness! Day has dawned! Arise! The night is o’er! Weep no more! Weep no more! 3 O rejoice! O rejoice! Christ doth come, as long foretold! The Messiah long expected, The incarnate Word behold! Though by kings of earth rejected, Hail Him Lord of all with mighty voice! O rejoice! O rejoice! 4 Crown Him King! Crown Him King! His exalted Name confess! From His heavenly throne descending, Jesus, Lord of righteousness, Bringeth joy and peace unending! O let heart and tongue His praises sing! Crown Him King! Crown Him King! 5 Worship Him! Worship Him! Worship at His sacred feet! Hail the Son of God thy Saviour! Haste, thy longed for Bridegroom greet! Come, receive His kingly favor! Zion, haste thy lamp of faith to trim! Worship Him! Worship Him! Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Palm Sunday; Christ Incarnation; Names and Office of Christ Bridegroom; Names and Office of Christ King; Church to be a light; Church to receive her King; Comfort; Zion, the Church Scripture: Genesis 49:10 Languages: English Tune Title: FAHRE FORT, FAHRE FORT

O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: HOoS1926 #7 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! Immanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Immanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! rejoice! Immanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! 2 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan’s tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o’er the grave. [Refrain] 3 O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; And drive away the shades of night, And pierce the clouds and bring us light. [Refrain] 4 O come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Second Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-sixth Sunday; The Day of the Annunciation; Christ Second Advent of; Names and Office of Christ Dayspring; Names and Office of Christ Immanuel; Names and Office of Christ Key of David; Names and Office of Christ Rod of Jesse; Second Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETERSBURG

Lo! He Comes, with Clouds Descending

Author: John Cennick Hymnal: HOoS1926 #8 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Lyrics: 1 Lo, He comes, with clouds descending, Once for favored sinners slain. Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train. Alleluia! God appears on earth to reign. 2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold Him, Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at naught, and sold Him, Pierced, and nailed Him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Now redemption, long expected, See in solemn pomp appear, All His saints, by man rejected, Now shall meet Him in the air; Alleluia! See the Day of God appear. 4 Yea, Amen! let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal throne! Saviour, take the power and glory, Claim the Kingdom for Thine own; O come quickly, Alleluia! come, Lord come! Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Second Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-fifth Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Kingdom of Christ; Second Advent Scripture: Daniel 7:10 Languages: English Tune Title: KENSINGTON

Jesus, Thy Church with Longing Eyes

Author: William H. Bathurst Hymnal: HOoS1926 #9 (1926) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thy Church with longing eyes For Thine expected coming waits: When will the promised Light arise, And glory beam from Zion's gates? 2 E'en now, when tempests round us fall, And wintry clouds o'ercast the sky, Thy words with pleasure we recall, And deem that our redemption's nigh. 3 Come, gracious Lord, our hearts renew, Our foes repel, our wrongs redress, Man's rooted enmity subdue, And crown Thy gospel with success. 4 O come, and reign o'er every land; Let Satan from his throne be hurled; Let nations bow to Thy command, Let grace revive a dying world. 5 Teach us in watchfulness and prayer To wait for the appointed hour; And fit us by Thy grace to share The triumph of Thy conquering power. Amen. Topics: Advent, Second Sunday; Sexagesima; Trinity, Twenty-fifth Sunday; A Missionary Service; Christ Second Advent of; Church to receive her King; Prayer; Second Advent; Trials; Watchfulness; Zion, the Church Tune Title: O JESU CHRIST, MEINS LEBENS LICHT

Once He Came in Blessing

Author: Johann Horn (Roh); Miss Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: HOoS1926 #10 (1926) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Lyrics: 1 Once He came in blessing, All our ills redressing, Came in likeness lowly, Son of God most holy; Bore the cross to save us, Hope and freedom gave us. 2 Still He comes within us, Still His voice would win us From the sins that hurt us; Would to truth convert us From our foolish errors, Ere He comes in terrors. 3 Thus if Thou hast known Him, Not ashamed to own Him, Nor dost love Him coldly, But will trust Him boldly, He will now receive thee, Heal thee, and forgive thee. 4 He who well endureth, Bright reward secureth; Come, then, O Lord Jesus, From our sins release us; Let us here confess Thee, Till in heaven we bless Thee. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Second Sunday; Trinity, Tenth Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-fifth Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Confessing Christ; Faith and Trust; Love to Christ; Perseverance; Second Advent Scripture: Matthew 10:32 Languages: English Tune Title: GOTTES SOHN IST KOMMEN

O Very God of Very God

Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: HOoS1926 #11 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O very God of very God, And very Light of Light, Whose feet this earth's dark valley trod, That so it might be bright! 2 Our hopes are weak, our fears are strong, Thick darkness binds our eyes; Cold is the night, and O we long For Thee, our Sun, to rise! 3 And even now, though dull and gray, The east is brightening fast, And kindling to the perfect day That never shall be past. 4 O guide us till our path be done, And we have reached the shore Where Thou, our everlasting Sun, Art shining evermore! 5 We wait in faith, and turn our face To where the daylight springs, Till Thou shalt come our gloom to chase, With healing on Thy wings. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Second Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-fifth Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-seventh Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Faith and Trust; Second Advent Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NOTTINGHAM (ST. MAGNUS)

Hark! a Thrilling Voice Is Sounding

Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: HOoS1926 #12 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding: "Christ is nigh," it seems to say; "Cast away the works of darkness, O ye children of the day!" 2 Startled at the solemn warning, Let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, our Sun, all sloth dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from heaven; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all, to be forgiven. 4 So, when next He comes with glory, And the world is wrapped in fear, May He then as our Defender On the clouds of heaven appear. 5 Honor, glory, might, and blessing To the Father and the Son, With the everlasting Spirit, One in Three, and Three in One. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Advent, Second Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Trinity, Tenth Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-fifth Sunday; The Day of John the Baptist; Doxologies; Christ Second Advent of; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Second Advent Scripture: Matthew 26:64 Languages: English Tune Title: LUCERNE

On Jordan's Banks the Herald's Cry

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: HOoS1926 #13 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the herald's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh: Come then and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings from the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin, Make straight the way for God within, And let us all our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there. 3 For Thou art our Salvation, Lord, Our Refuge and our great Reward. Without Thy grace we waste away, Like flowers that wither and decay. 4 Stretch forth Thy hand, to health restore, And make us rise, to fall no more; Once more upon Thy people shine, And fill the world with love divine. 5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee Whose advent sets Thy people free, Whom, with the Father, we adore, And Holy Ghost, forevermore. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Sunday after New Year; The Day of John the Baptist; Doxologies; Names and Office of Christ Physician; Names and Office of Christ Refuge; Names and Office of Christ Reward; Names and Office of Christ Salvation Scripture: Isaiah 40:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON

Thou Virgin-born Incarnate Word

Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: HOoS1926 #14 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Thou virgin-born incarnate Word, Begotten of the Father, Blest Son of Mary, David’s Lord, In Thy dear Name we gather. As Thou hast promised, be Thou nigh, And hear us as we testify, "Thou art the Christ, our Saviour." 2 The herald in the wilderness Prepares the way before Thee; With him let us Thy name confess, With him let us adore Thee. Grant that we hearken to his cry, "Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh," And seek Thee, Christ our Saviour. 3 Thou art indeed God’s holy Son, Beloved of Him so dearly, The mighty works that Thou hast done Reveal Thy Godhead clearly: The blind can see, the sick are healed, The lips once dumb are now unsealed, All power is Thine, dear Jesus! 4 Thou art our Peace, our Righteousness, The Rock of our salvation. Clothed in Thy garb of holiness, We fear no condemnation. Thy blood has cleansed away our sin, Through Thee eternal life we win, O crucified Redeemer! Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; The Day of John the Baptist; Christ Divinity of; Names and Office of Christ Peace; Names and Office of Christ Righteousness; Names and Office of Christ Rock of Salvation; Names and Office of Christ Salvation; Confessing Christ; Christ, our Peace Languages: English Tune Title: MITT HJERTA, JESU! DENNA DAG

"Repent, the Kingdom Draweth Nigh"

Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: HOoS1926 #15 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh," The herald of the Lord doth cry. Ye sinners lost through Adam’s fall, Will ye not hearken to the call? 2 Repent! The gracious call believe, Haste His forgiveness to receive. The Prince of Life, incarnate Word, Life and salvation can afford. 3 Divine Redeemer, glorious King! Repentant hearts to Thee we bring. Thy holy blood for us was spilt, Cleanse us from all the stains of guilt. 4 Drawn by Thy Spirit, through Thy Word, Thine invitation have we heard. In answer to Thy sweet request, We come to Thee, O Christ, for rest. 5 Thy pardon, full, complete, and free, Removes sin’s awful penalty. Our Father’s love is now restored; Thou hast redeemed us, dearest Lord. 6 Let us Thy Name forever bless, On earth Thy gospel truth confess, Till saved by grace, through faith in Thee, The gates of paradise we see. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; The Day of John the Baptist; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Life; Names and Office of Christ Word; Confessing Christ; Holy Spirit; Christ, Prince of Life; Redemption; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: BRESLAU

Hail to the Lord's Anointed!

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: HOoS1926 #16 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: Hail to the Lord's Anointed Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong: To give them songs for sighing; Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth; And love, joy, hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth. Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness in fountains From hill to valley flow. 4 To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His Name shall stand forever,-- That Name to us is Love. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Christ Work of; Names and Office of Christ Anointed; Covenant Christ's; Kingdom of Christ Scripture: Psalm 72 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA

Rejoice, All Ye Believers

Author: Laurentius Laurentii; Mrs. Sarah (Borthwick) Findlater Hymnal: HOoS1926 #17 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, all ye believers, And let your lights appear! The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon He draweth nigh. Up, watch, and pray, and wrestle,-- At midnight comes the cry! 2 The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near; Go meet Him as He cometh, With hallelujahs clear. The marriage feast is waiting, The gates wide open stand; Up, up ye heirs of glory, The Bridegroom is at hand! 3 Ye saints, who here in patience Your cross and sufferings bore, Shall live and reign forever, When sorrow is no more. Around the throne of glory The Lamb ye shall behold, In triumph cast before Him Your diadems of gold! 4 Our Hope and Expectation, O Jesus, now appear; Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere! With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption That brings us unto Thee! Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-seventh Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Names and Office of Christ Bridegroom; Names and Office of Christ Hope and Expectation; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Patience; Perseverance; Prayer; Second Advent; Watchfulness Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG

O Bride of Christ, Rejoice!

Author: Johan Olof Wallin; Prof. Victor Olof Peterson Hymnal: HOoS1926 #18 (1926) Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.7 Refrain First Line: Hosanna, praise and glory Lyrics: 1 O Bride of Christ, rejoice! Exultant raise thy voice To hail the day of glory, Foretold in sacred story. Refrain: Hosanna, praise and glory, Our King, we bow before Thee. 2 Let shouts of gladness rise Triumphant to the skies. Now comes the King most glorious To reign o'er all victorious. [Refrain] 3 He wears no kingly crown, Yet as a King He's known; Though not arrayed in splendor, He still makes death surrender. [Refrain] 4 Thy heart now open wide, Bid Christ with thee abide; He graciously will hear thee, And be forever near thee. [Refrain] 5 E'en babes with one accord With thee shall praise the Lord, And every gentile nation Respond with exultation. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Names and Office of Christ King; Church, the Bride of Christ; Church to receive her King Scripture: Revelation 21:2 Languages: English Tune Title: AUF MEINEN LIEBEN GOTT

Hark, the Glad Sound, the Saviour Comes

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: HOoS1926 #19 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long! Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes, the pris'ners to release, In Satan's bondage held: The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And, with the treasures of His grace, Enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heaven's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved Name! Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Peace; Names and Office of Christ Riches; Names and Office of Christ Salvation; Christ, Prince of Peace; Second Advent Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: HENRY

Arise, the Kingdom Is at Hand

Author: Johann Rist; Miss Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: HOoS1926 #20 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Arise, the kingdom is at hand, The King is drawing nigh; Arise with joy, thou faithful band, To meet the Lord Most High, To meet the Lord Most High! 2 Look up, ye souls weighed down with care, The Sovereign is not far; Look up, faint hearts, from your despair, Behold the Morning Star! Behold the Morning Star! 3 Look up, ye drooping hearts, to-day! The King is very near: O cast your griefs and fears away, For lo, your Help is here! For lo, your Help is here! 4 Hope on, O ye broken hearts, at last! The King comes in His might; He loved us in the ages past, When we lay wrapped in night, When we lay wrapped in night. 5 Now fear and wrath to joy give place, Our sorrows now are o'er, Since God hath made us, in His grace, His children evermore, His children evermore. Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Advent, Second Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Morning Star; Church to receive her King; Kingdom of Christ; Second Advent Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS

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