THE COMING OF OUR GOD

The coming of our God\nOur thoughts must now employ,\nThen let us meet him on the road\nWith songs of holy joy.\n2. The co-eternal Son,\nA Maiden’s offspring see;\nA servant’s form Christ putteth on,\nTo set his people free.\n3. Daughter of Sion, rise\nTo greet thine infant King;\nNor let thy stubborn heart despise\nThe pardon he doth bring.\n4. In glory from his throne\nAgain will Christ descend,\nAnd summon all that are his own\nTo joys that never end.\n5. Let deeds of darkness fly\nBefore the approaching morn,\nFor unto sin ‘tis ours to die,\nAnd serve the Virgin-born.\n6. Our joyful praises sing\nTo Christ, that set us free;\nLike tribute to the Father bring,\nAnd, Holy Ghost, to thee.