The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#15

15. "Repent, the Kingdom Draweth Nigh"

1 "Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh,"
The herald of the Lord doth cry.
Ye sinners lost through Adam’s fall,
Will ye not hearken to the call?

2 Repent! The gracious call believe,
Haste His forgiveness to receive.
The Prince of Life, incarnate Word,
Life and salvation can afford.

3 Divine Redeemer, glorious King!
Repentant hearts to Thee we bring.
Thy holy blood for us was spilt,
Cleanse us from all the stains of guilt.

4 Drawn by Thy Spirit, through Thy Word,
Thine invitation have we heard.
In answer to Thy sweet request,
We come to Thee, O Christ, for rest.

5 Thy pardon, full, complete, and free,
Removes sin’s awful penalty.
Our Father’s love is now restored;
Thou hast redeemed us, dearest Lord.

6 Let us Thy Name forever bless,
On earth Thy gospel truth confess,
Till saved by grace, through faith in Thee,
The gates of paradise we see.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: "Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh"
• Title: "Repent, the Kingdom Draweth Nigh"
• Author: Anna Hoppe (1921)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; The Day of John the Baptist; Names and Office of Christ: Prince of Life; Names and Office of Christ: Word; Confessing Christ; Holy Spirit; Christ, Prince of Life; Redemption; Word of God
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BRESLAU
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Hymnodus Sacer, Leipzig, 1625.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.