26 Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring
1 Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring,
Came with peace from realms on high;
Jesus came to win redemption,
Lowly came on earth to die,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Came in deep humility.
2 Jesus comes again in mercy
When our hearts are worn with care;
Jesus comes again in answer
To an earnest, heartfelt prayer,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Comes to save us from despair.
3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
Bringing news of sins forgiv'n;
Jesus comes with words of gladness,
Leading souls redeemed to heav'n.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hope to all the world is giv'n.
4 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.
Text Information
- Author
- Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903, abr., alt.
Tune Information
- Name
- SIEH, HIER BIN ICH, EHRENKÖNIG
- Meter
- 87 87 87
- Source
- Geistreiches Gesang-Buch, Darmstadt, 1698