Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#287

287. The Advent of Our King

1 The advent of our King
Our thoughts must now employ;
Then let us meet him on the road
With songs of holy joy.

2 The co-eternal Son
A maiden's offspring see;
A servant's form Christ putteth on,
To set his people free.

3 Daughter of Sion rise
To greet thine infant King;
Nor let thy stubborn heart despise
The pardon he doth bring.

4 In glory from his throne
Again will Christ descend,
And summon all who are his own
To joys that never end.

5 Let deeds of darkness fly
Before the approaching morn,
For unto sin 'tis ours to die
And serve the Virgin-born.

6 Our joyful praises sing
To Christ, who set us free;
Like tribute to the Father bring,
And Holy Ghost, to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: The advent of our King
• Title: The Advent of Our King
• Author: Charles Coffin
• Translator: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Daniel 7:13
  ;
  Mark 13:26
  ;
  Mark 14:62
  ;
  Matthew 24:20
  ;
  Zephaniah 1:4
  ;
  Ephesians 4:22
  ;
  Revelation 22:20
• Topic: The Liturgical Year: Advent (Sundays and Weekdays)
• Source: Paris Breviary, 1736

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
• Composer: Aaron Wiliams, 1731-1776
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: New Universal Psalmodist, 1770