The Advent of Our God

Williams, Aaron (1731-1776); Coffin, Charles (or Carolo or Carolus) (1676-1749); Chandler, John (1806-1876)

6 Verses Zion & Jerusalem Incarnation & Nativity

Verse 1

The advent of our God Shall be our theme for prayer Come, let us meet him on the road And place for Him prepare.

Verse 2

The everlasting Son Incarnate stoops to be, Himself the servant's form puts on To set His people free.

Verse 3

Come, Zion's daughter, rise To meet your lowly King, Nor let your faithless heart despise The peace He comes to bring.

Verse 4

As judge, on clouds of light, He soon will come again And all His scattered saints unite With Him on high to reign.

Verse 5

Before the dawning day Let sin be put to flight; No longer let the law hold sway, But walk in freedom's light.

Verse 6

All glory to the Son Who comes to set us free, With Father, Spirit, ever One, Through all eternity.