The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#162

162. Rise, children of the kingdom!

1 Rise, children of the kingdom!
The King is drawing nigh:
Arise, and hail with gladness
The Ruler from on high.
Ye Christians, hasten forth!
Your praise and homage bring Him,
And glad Hosannas sing Him;
Naught else your love is worth.

2 Arise, ye drooping mourners!
The King is very near;
Away with grief and sorrow.
For lo! your help is here.
Behold, in many a place--
O blessed consolation!--
We find Him, our salvation,
In His pure means of grace.

3 Arise, ye much afflicted!
The King is not afar.
Rejoice, ye long dejected!
Behold the Morning Star.
The Lord will give you joy;
Though troubles now distress you,
With comfort He will bless you,
E'en death He will destroy.

4 Arise, ye poor and needy!
The King provides for you;
He comes with succor speedy,
With mercy ever new.
Receive your gracious King,
The giver of all blessing;
Hail Him, His name confessing,
And glad Hosannas sing.

5 O rich the gifts Thou bring'st us,
Thyself made poor and weak;
O love beyond expression,
That thus can sinners seek!
For this, O Lord, will we
Our joyous tribute bring Thee,
And glad Hosannas sing Thee,
And ever grateful be.

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, children of the kingdom!
• Author: Johann von Rist
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7, 6.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Second Sunday in Advent
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Rise, children of the kingdom!]
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7, 6.
• Key: F Major
• Source: German, 1598.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.