Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#312

312. Once He Came in Blessing

1 Once he came in blessing,
All our ills redressing;
Came in likeness lowly,
Son of God most holy;
Bore the cross to save us;
Hope and freedom gave us.

2 Still he comes within us;
Still his voice would win us
From the sins that hurt us;
Would to truth convert us
From our foolish error
Ere he comes in terror.

3 Thus, if you have known him,
Not ashamed to own him,
Nor have spurned him coldly,
But will trust him boldly,
He will then receive you,
Heal you, and forgive you.

4 Those who then are loyal
Find a welcome royal.
Come, then, O Lord Jesus,
From our sins release us;
Let us here confess you,
Till in heav'n we bless you.

Text Information

• First Line: Once he came in blessing
• Title: Once He Came in Blessing
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878
• Author: Johann Horn, c. 1490-1547
• Meter: 66 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Repentance, Forgiveness; Advent

Tune Information

• Name: GOTTES SOHN IST KOMMEN
• Meter: 66 66 66
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Bohemian Brethren, ,cite>Ein New Gesengbuchlen, 1531
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship