Hymnal ‎#47

47. Sons of men, behold from far

1 Sons of men, behold from far,
Hail the long-expected star;
Jacob's star that gilds the night,
Guides bewilder'd nature right.

2 Mild it shines on all beneath,
Piercing through the shades of death;
Scattering error's wide-spread night,
Kindling darkness into light.

3 Nations all, remote and near,
Haste to see your God appear:
Haste, for Him your hearts prepare,
Meet Him manifested there.

4 There behold the Day-spring rise,
Pouring light upon your eyes:
See it chase the shades away,
Shining to the perfect day.

5 Sing, ye morning stars again,
God descends on earth to reign,
Deigns for man His life to employ;
shout, ye sons of God, for joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Sons of men, behold from far
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871

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