Author: Stella M. Thompson Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16382 Meter: 10.9.10.9 D First Line: Jesus descended, leaving the splendor Lyrics:
1 Jesus descended, leaving the splendor
Of that far country, free from alloy;
Sent by the Father, loving and tender,
Bringing to lost ones tidings of joy.
Refrain:
Oh! how He loved us, life to surrender,
Bringing to lost ones tidings of joy;
In each dread conflict, He’s our defender,
Bringing to lost ones tidings of joy.
2 Can we forget Him, Friend of the friendless,
Yielding to sin that seeks no decoy?
Praise Him, O soul, for mercy so endless,
Bringing to lost ones tidings of joy. [Refrain]
3 For His great kindness none can repay Him,
Tho’ we are daily in His employ;
Gave He His life, tho’ foes sought to slay Him,
Bringing to lost ones tidings of joy. [Refrain]
4 Nailed to the cross on Calvary’s mountain,
Oh! how He suffered, sin to destroy;
Opened salvation’s glorious fountain,
Bringing to lost ones tidings of joy. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: CAHPULTEPEC
Tidings Of Joy