“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, …
Category: THE LUTHERAN HYMNAL (TLH)
#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! …
#56 – “Jesus Came, The Heavens Adoring”
“Jesus Came, The Heavens Adoring” by Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 1. Jesus came, the heavens adoring, Came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for man’s redemption, Lowly came on earth to die; Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility. 2. …
#55 – “Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come”
“Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come” by Johann Gottfried Olearius Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923 1. Come, Thou precious Ransom, come, Only Hope for sinful mortals! Come, O Savior of the world! Open are to Thee all portals. Come, Thy beauty …