The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1046

1046. Come, Saints, and Adore Him

1. Thou sweet smiling Kedron, by the silver stream,
Our Savior would linger in moonlight’s soft beam,
And by thy bright waters, till midnight would stay,
And lose in thy murmurs the toils of the day.

Refrain
Come saints and adore Him, come bow at His feet,
O give Him the glory and praise that is meet,
Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise,
And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies.

2. How damp were the vapors that fell on His head,
How hard was His pillow, how humble His bed,
The angels beholding, amazed at the sight,
Attended their master with solemn delight. [Refrain]

3. O garden of Olives, thou dear honored spot,
The fame of thy wonders shall ne’er be forgot,
The theme most transporting to seraphs above,
The triumph of sorrow, the triumph of love. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Thou sweet smiling Kedron, by the silver stream
• Title: Come, Saints, and Adore Him
• Author: Jonathan E. Spilman, 1812-1896
• Refrain First Line: Come saints and adore Him, come bow at His feet
• Meter: 11.11.11.11 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: It is not known when these words were written, but hymnals credit them to Rev. Spilman, so the date would be some time after Spilman became a minister, which occurred around 1858.

Tune Information

• Name: AFTON
• Composer: Jonathan Edwards Spilman, 1812-1896 (1837)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11 D
• Incipit: 51132 11561 65511
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Written while he was attending Transylvania Law School in Lexington, Kentucky.