The Hymnal 1982 ‎#116

116. "I come," the great Redeemer cries

1. "I come," the great Redeemer cries,
"To do thy will, O Lord!"
At Jordan's stream, behold!
He seals the sure prophetic word.

2. "Thus it becomes to fulfill
all righteousness," he said.
Then, faithful to the Lord's commands,
through Jordan's flood was led.

3. Hark, a glad voice! The Father speaks
from heaven's exalted height:
"This is my Son, my well-beloved
in whom I take delight."

4. The Savior Jesus, well-beloved!
His Name we will profess,
like him desirous to fulfill
God's will in righteousness.

5. No more we'll count ourselves our own
but his in bonds of love.
Oh, may such bonds for ever draw
our souls to things above!

Text Information

• First Line: "I come," the great Redeemer cries
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Epiphany
• Source: Christian Hymnbook, 1863, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: By permission of Oxford University Press.