“Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes” by Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 1. Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes, The Savior promised long; Let every heart prepare a throne And every voice a song. 2. He comes the prisoners …
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#65 – “When Sinners See Their Lost Condition”
“When Sinners See Their Lost Condition” By Magnus Brostrup Landstad, 1802-1880 1. When sinners see their lost condition And feel the pressing load of sin And Jesus cometh on His mission To heal the sin-sick heart within, All grief must …
#64 – “Jesus, Thy Church with Longing Eyes”
“Jesus, Thy Church with Longing Eyes” by William H. Bathurst, 1796-1877 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, …
#63 – “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry”
“On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” by Charles Coffin, 1676-1749 Translated by John Chandler, 1806-1876 (Stanzas 1-3) Translated by unknown author, (Stanzas 4-5) 1. On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Come, then, and …
#62 – “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel”
“Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” by unknown author, c. 1100 Translated by John M. Neale, 1818-1866 1. Oh, come, Oh, come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! …
#61 – “Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People”
“Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People” by Johann Olearius, 1635-1711 Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 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 …
#60 – “Hark, a Thrilling Voice is Sounding”
“Hark, a Thrilling Voice is Sounding” by unknown author, c. 900 Translated by Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 1. Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding! “Christ is nigh!” we hear it say; “Cast away the works of darkness, O ye children …
#59 – “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”
“Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” by James Montgomery, 1771-1854 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 …
#58 – “O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee”
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee” by Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 1. O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? Thy people long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart’s Delight! O kindle, Lord, most holy, Thy …
#57 – “O Bride of Christ, Rejoice”
“O Bride of Christ, Rejoice” by unknown author, c. 1600 Victor O. Petersen, 1864 -1929 1. O bride of Christ, rejoice; Exultant raise thy voice To hail the day of glory Foretold in sacerd story. Hosanna, praise, and glory! …