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The Open Hymnal · No. 80 · Words: Godfrey Thring · Tune: Sieh, hier bin ich, Ehrenkoenig
Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A hymn by English clergyman Godfrey Thring (1864) celebrating Christ's comings — his incarnation in humility, his present coming in mercy and prayer, and his coming to lead redeemed souls to heaven. Each stanza closes with an Alleluia refrain.
Verse 1
Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring,
Came with peace from realms on high;
Jesus came for man's redemption,
Lowly came on earth to die. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Came in deep humility.
Verse 2
Jesus comes again in mercy,
When our hearts are bowed with care;
Jesus comes again in answer To an earnest,
heartfelt prayer; Alleluia! Alleluia!
Comes to save us from despair.
Verse 3
Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
Bringing news of sins forgiv'n;
Jesus comes in sounds of gladness,
Leading souls redeemed to Heav'n; Alleluia! Alleluia!
Now the gate of death is riv'n.
Verse 4
Jesus comes in joy and sorrow,
Shares alike our hopes and fears;
Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us,
Glads our hearts, and dries our tears;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Cheering e'en our failing years.
Verse 5
Jesus comes on clouds triumphant,
When the heav'ns shall pass away;
Jesus comes again in glory;
Let us then our homage pay, Alleluia!
Alleluia! Till the dawn of endless day.
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