28 Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord

1 Let the earth now praise the Lord, Who has truly kept his word And at last to us did send Christ, the sinner's help and friend. 2 What the fathers most desired, What the prophets' heart inspired, What they longed for many a year, Stands fulfilled in glory here. 3 Abram's promised great reward, Zion's helper, Jacob's Lord— Him of twofold race behold— Truly came, as long foretold. 4 Welcome, O my Savior, now! Joyful, Lord, to you I bow. Come into my heart, I pray; Oh, prepare yourself a way. 5 Crush for me the serpent's head That, set free from doubt and dread, I may cling to you in faith, Safely kept through life and death. 6 And, when you shall come again As a glorious king to reign, I with joy may see your face, Freely ransomed by your grace.