16 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
77: Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly
1. Sing of Mary, pure and lowly, Virgin mother
undeiled. Sing of God's own Son most holy,
who became her little child. Fairest child of
fairest mother, God the Lord who came to earth.
Word made lesh, our very brother, takes our
nature by his birth.
2. Sing of Jesus, son of Mary, in the home at
Nazareth. Toil and labor cannot weary, love
enduring unto death. Constant was the love he
gave her, though he went forth from her side,
forth to preach, and heal, and suffer, till on
Calvary he died.
3. Glory be to God the Father; glory be to God the
Son; Glory be to God the Spirit; glory to the
Three in One. From the heart of blessed Mary,
from all saints the song ascends, and the Church
the strain reechoes, unto earth's remotest ends.
Melody: Pleading Savior 87.87D
Music: Joshua Leavitt’s The Christian Lyre, 1830-1831
Text: Roland F. Palmer, 1938, based in a 1914 poem
16 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
77: Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly
1. Sing of Mary, pure and lowly, Virgin mother
undeiled. Sing of God's own Son most holy,
who became her little child. Fairest child of
fairest mother, God the Lord who came to earth.
Word made lesh, our very brother, takes our
nature by his birth.
2. Sing of Jesus, son of Mary, in the home at
Nazareth. Toil and labor cannot weary, love
enduring unto death. Constant was the love he
gave her, though he went forth from her side,
forth to preach, and heal, and suffer, till on
Calvary he died.
3. Glory be to God the Father; glory be to God the
Son; Glory be to God the Spirit; glory to the
Three in One. From the heart of blessed Mary,
from all saints the song ascends, and the Church
the strain reechoes, unto earth's remotest ends.
Melody: Pleading Savior 87.87D
Music: Joshua Leavitt’s The Christian Lyre, 1830-1831
Text: Roland F. Palmer, 1938, based in a 1914 poem
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 1
54: On Jordan’s Bank
1. On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Awake and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings of the King of kings.
2. Then cleansed be every heart from sin;
Make straight the way of God within,
O let us allour hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.
3. For you are our salvation, Lord,
Our refuge and our great reward;
Once more upon your people shine,
And ill the world with love divine.
4. To God the Son all glory be,
Whose advent set all nations free,
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Holy Spirit ever more.
Melody: Winchester New L.M.; Music: Hamburg, 1690
Text: Charles Cofin, 1736; Translator: John Chandler, 1837, alt.
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 1
54: On Jordan’s Bank
1. On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Awake and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings of the King of kings.
2. Then cleansed be every heart from sin;
Make straight the way of God within,
O let us allour hearts prepare
For Christ to come and enter there.
3. For you are our salvation, Lord,
Our refuge and our great reward;
Once more upon your people shine,
And ill the world with love divine.
4. To God the Son all glory be,
Whose advent set all nations free,
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Holy Spirit ever more.
Melody: Winchester New L.M.; Music: Hamburg, 1690
Text: Charles Cofin, 1736; Translator: John Chandler, 1837, alt.
2 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
56: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
1. Come, thou long expected Jesus
Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us ind our rest in thee.
2. Israel’s strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
3. Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
4. By thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all suficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
Melody: Stuttgart 87.87; Music: C.F. Witt, 1660-1716
Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
2 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
56: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
1. Come, thou long expected Jesus
Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us ind our rest in thee.
2. Israel’s strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
3. Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
4. By thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all suficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
Melody: Stuttgart 87.87; Music: C.F. Witt, 1660-1716
Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 15
76: Unto Us a Child Is Given
1. Unto us a Child is given
Christ our Savior bring release;
Counselor, Eternal Father,
God made man, and Price of Peace.
2. Born of Mary, gentle virgin,
By the Spirit of the Lord;
From eternal ages spoken:
This the mighty Father’s Word.
3. Love and truth in him shall lower,
From his strength their vigor take.
Branches that are bare shall blossom;
Joy that slept begins to wake.
4. Praise the everlasting Father,
And the Word, his only Son;
Praise them with the Holy Spirit,
Perfect Trinity in One.
Melody: Drakes Boughton 87.87
Music: E. Elgar, 1857-1934
Text: Stanbrook Abbey
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 15
76: Unto Us a Child Is Given
1. Unto us a Child is given
Christ our Savior bring release;
Counselor, Eternal Father,
God made man, and Price of Peace.
2. Born of Mary, gentle virgin,
By the Spirit of the Lord;
From eternal ages spoken:
This the mighty Father’s Word.
3. Love and truth in him shall lower,
From his strength their vigor take.
Branches that are bare shall blossom;
Joy that slept begins to wake.
4. Praise the everlasting Father,
And the Word, his only Son;
Praise them with the Holy Spirit,
Perfect Trinity in One.
Melody: Drakes Boughton 87.87
Music: E. Elgar, 1857-1934
Text: Stanbrook Abbey
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74: What Child Is This 57: Be Consoled, My People

1. What child is this, who, laid to rest, Refrain:

On Mary's lap is sleeping? Be consoled, my people;
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, Take courage, O fair Jerusalem,
While shepherds watch are keeping? For your slav’ry has come to an end.
This, this is Christ the King,
1. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem and call to her
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
That her slav’ry has ended, her sin is forgiven
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
And her punishment over and done. (Refrain)
The babe, the son of Mary.
2. A voice cries “Prepare in the wilderness
2. Why lies he in such mean estate,
A way for our God
Where ox and ass are feeding?
And make a straight highway
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here
For the Lord ‘cause he’s comin’
The silent Word is pleading.
To rescue our desert land”. (Refrain)
Nails, spear, shall pierce him through,
The cross he bore for me, for you.
3. Let ev’ry valley be illed in,
Hail, hail the Word made lesh,
Ev’ry mountain made low
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
And let ev’ry cliff become a plain,
3. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, Let nothing hinder our God. (Refrain)
Come, peasant, king, to own him.
4. Then the glory of Yahweh shall be revealed
The King of kings salvation brings,
Ev’ry nation shall see it
Let loving hearts enthrone him.
It is I your God who have spoken. (Refrain)
Raise, raise the song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby Melody: Be Consoled, My People Irregular with Refrain
Joy, joy for Christ is born, Music: Tom Parker, 1968; Text: Tom Parker, 1968
The babe, the Son of Mary.

14 Hymns for Advent and Christmas Hymns for Advent and Christmas 3

74: What Child Is This 57: Be Consoled, My People

1. What child is this, who, laid to rest, Refrain:

On Mary's lap is sleeping? Be consoled, my people;
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, Take courage, O fair Jerusalem,
While shepherds watch are keeping? For your slav’ry has come to an end.
This, this is Christ the King,
1. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem and call to her
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
That her slav’ry has ended, her sin is forgiven
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
And her punishment over and done. (Refrain)
The babe, the son of Mary.
2. A voice cries “Prepare in the wilderness
2. Why lies he in such mean estate,
A way for our God
Where ox and ass are feeding?
And make a straight highway
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here
For the Lord ‘cause he’s comin’
The silent Word is pleading.
To rescue our desert land”. (Refrain)
Nails, spear, shall pierce him through,
The cross he bore for me, for you.
3. Let ev’ry valley be illed in,
Hail, hail the Word made lesh,
Ev’ry mountain made low
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
And let ev’ry cliff become a plain,
3. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, Let nothing hinder our God. (Refrain)
Come, peasant, king, to own him.
4. Then the glory of Yahweh shall be revealed
The King of kings salvation brings,
Ev’ry nation shall see it
Let loving hearts enthrone him.
It is I your God who have spoken. (Refrain)
Raise, raise the song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby Melody: Be Consoled, My People Irregular with Refrain
Joy, joy for Christ is born, Music: Tom Parker, 1968; Text: Tom Parker, 1968
The babe, the Son of Mary.
4 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
58: Hear the Herald Voice...
1. Hear the herald voice resounding:
“Christ is near,” it seems to say,
Cast away the dreams of darkness,
Welcome Christ, the light of day!”
2. Wakened by this solemn warning,
Let the earthbound soul arise;
Christ her sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
3. See the Lamb so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heav’n;
Hasten now, with tears of sorrow,
One and all to be forgiv’n.
4. So when next he comes with glory,
Shrouding all the earth in fear,
May he then as our defender
On the clouds of heav’n appear.
5. Honor, glory, virtue, merit,
To the Father and the Son,
With the co-eternal Spirit,
While eternal ages run.
4 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
58: Hear the Herald Voice...
1. Hear the herald voice resounding:
“Christ is near,” it seems to say,
Cast away the dreams of darkness,
Welcome Christ, the light of day!”
2. Wakened by this solemn warning,
Let the earthbound soul arise;
Christ her sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
3. See the Lamb so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heav’n;
Hasten now, with tears of sorrow,
One and all to be forgiv’n.
4. So when next he comes with glory,
Shrouding all the earth in fear,
May he then as our defender
On the clouds of heav’n appear.
5. Honor, glory, virtue, merit,
To the Father and the Son,
With the co-eternal Spirit,
While eternal ages run.
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 13
2. Songs of praise awoke the morn
When the Prince of peace was born;
Songs of praise arose when he
Captive led captivity.
3. Heav'n and earth must pass away;
Songs of praise shall crown that day:
God will make new heav'ns and earth;
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
4. And will voice of man be dumb
Till the glorious kingdom come?
No, the church delights to raise
Psalms and hymns and songs of praise.
5. Saints below, with heart and voice,
Still in songs of praise rejoice;
Learning here, by faith and love,
Songs of praise to sing above.
6. Borne upon their inal breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.
Melody: Vom Himmel Hoch L.M.
Music: Geitliche Lieder, Leipzif, 1539
Text: Vom Himmel hoch, Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 13
2. Songs of praise awoke the morn
When the Prince of peace was born;
Songs of praise arose when he
Captive led captivity.
3. Heav'n and earth must pass away;
Songs of praise shall crown that day:
God will make new heav'ns and earth;
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
4. And will voice of man be dumb
Till the glorious kingdom come?
No, the church delights to raise
Psalms and hymns and songs of praise.
5. Saints below, with heart and voice,
Still in songs of praise rejoice;
Learning here, by faith and love,
Songs of praise to sing above.
6. Borne upon their inal breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.
Melody: Vom Himmel Hoch L.M.
Music: Geitliche Lieder, Leipzif, 1539
Text: Vom Himmel hoch, Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
12 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
71: O Come, All Ye Faithful
1. O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold him, born the King of angels;
Refrain:
O come let us adore him. (2x)
O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God! In the highest glory: (Refrain.)
3. Savior, we greet thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n;
Word of the Father, now in lesh appearing:
(Refrain.)
Melody: Adeste Fideles Irregular with Refrain; Music: J. F. Wade,
1711-1786; Text: J. F. Wade, Adeste Fideles, Latin, 18th century
Translator: Frederick Oakeley, 1841, et al.
72: Songs of Praise the Angels Sing
1. Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heav'n with alleluias rang,
When creation was begun,
When God spoke and it was done.
12 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
71: O Come, All Ye Faithful
1. O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold him, born the King of angels;
Refrain:
O come let us adore him. (2x)
O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God! In the highest glory: (Refrain.)
3. Savior, we greet thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n;
Word of the Father, now in lesh appearing:
(Refrain.)
Melody: Adeste Fideles Irregular with Refrain; Music: J. F. Wade,
1711-1786; Text: J. F. Wade, Adeste Fideles, Latin, 18th century
Translator: Frederick Oakeley, 1841, et al.
72: Songs of Praise the Angels Sing
1. Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heav'n with alleluias rang,
When creation was begun,
When God spoke and it was done.
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 5
59: The King of Glory
Refrain:
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before him, lift up your voices.
1. Who is the King of glory: what shall we call him?
He is Emmanuel, the promised of ages. (Refrain.)
2. In all of Galilee, in city or village,
He goes among his people, curing their illness.
(Refrain.)
3. Sing then of David’s son, our Savior and brother,
In all of Galilee was never another. (Refrain.)
4. He gave his life for us, the pledge of salvation,
He took upon himself the sins of the nation.
(Refrain.)
5. He conquered sin and death; he truly has risen,
And He will share with us his heavenly vision.
(Refrain.)
Melody: The King of Glory 12.12 with Refrain
Music: Traditional Israeli Folksong
Text: Rev. W. F. Jabusch, 1967
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 5
59: The King of Glory
Refrain:
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before him, lift up your voices.
1. Who is the King of glory: what shall we call him?
He is Emmanuel, the promised of ages. (Refrain.)
2. In all of Galilee, in city or village,
He goes among his people, curing their illness.
(Refrain.)
3. Sing then of David’s son, our Savior and brother,
In all of Galilee was never another. (Refrain.)
4. He gave his life for us, the pledge of salvation,
He took upon himself the sins of the nation.
(Refrain.)
5. He conquered sin and death; he truly has risen,
And He will share with us his heavenly vision.
(Refrain.)
Melody: The King of Glory 12.12 with Refrain
Music: Traditional Israeli Folksong
Text: Rev. W. F. Jabusch, 1967
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61: Creator of the Stars of Night
1. Creator of the stars of night,
Your people's everlasting light,
Jesus, Redeemer save us all,
And hear your servants when they call.
2. Now, grieving that the ancient curse
Should doom to death a universe,
You heal all men who need your grace
To save and heal a ruined race.
3. At whose great name, majestic now
All knees must bend, all hearts must bow;
All things in heaven and earth adore,
And own thee King forever more.
4. To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Three in one,
Praise, honor, might, and glory be
From age to age eternally.
Melody: Conditor alme siderum 7.7.7.7 (LM)
Music: Sarum plainsong, Mode IV
Text: Anonymous, 7th Century
Translators: J. M. Neale et al., alt.
6 Hymns for Advent and Christmas
61: Creator of the Stars of Night
1. Creator of the stars of night,
Your people's everlasting light,
Jesus, Redeemer save us all,
And hear your servants when they call.
2. Now, grieving that the ancient curse
Should doom to death a universe,
You heal all men who need your grace
To save and heal a ruined race.
3. At whose great name, majestic now
All knees must bend, all hearts must bow;
All things in heaven and earth adore,
And own thee King forever more.
4. To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Three in one,
Praise, honor, might, and glory be
From age to age eternally.
Melody: Conditor alme siderum 7.7.7.7 (LM)
Music: Sarum plainsong, Mode IV
Text: Anonymous, 7th Century
Translators: J. M. Neale et al., alt.
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 11
69: From Heaven High
1. From heaven high I come to you,
I bring you tidings good and new;
Good tidings of great joy I bring,
Thereof will I both say and sing.
2. From you a little child is born
Of God’s own chosen maid this morn,
A fair and tender baby bright,
To be your joy and your delight.
3. Lo, he is Christ, the Lord indeed,
Our God to guide you in your need,
And he will be your Savior, strong
To cleanse you from all sin and wrong.
Melody: Vom Himmel Hoch L.M.
Music: Geitliche Lieder, Leipzif, 1539
Text: Vom Himmel hoch, Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
Hymns for Advent and Christmas 11
69: From Heaven High
1. From heaven high I come to you,
I bring you tidings good and new;
Good tidings of great joy I bring,
Thereof will I both say and sing.
2. From you a little child is born
Of God’s own chosen maid this morn,
A fair and tender baby bright,
To be your joy and your delight.
3. Lo, he is Christ, the Lord indeed,
Our God to guide you in your need,
And he will be your Savior, strong
To cleanse you from all sin and wrong.
Melody: Vom Himmel Hoch L.M.
Music: Geitliche Lieder, Leipzif, 1539
Text: Vom Himmel hoch, Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
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65: Behold a Virgin Bearing Him 63: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

1. Behold a virgin bearing him 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
Who comes to save us from our sin; And ransom captive Israel,
The prophets cry: prepare his way! That mourns in lonely exile here
Make straight his paths to Christmas Day. Until the Son of God appear.

2. Behold our Hope and Life and Light, Refrain:

The promise of the holy night; Rejoice! Rejoice! O Israel,
We lift our prayer and bend our knee To thee shall come Emmanuel!
To his great love and majesty.
2. O come, thou Wisdom, from on high,
Melody: O Heiland Reis Himmel Auff L.M. And order all things far and nigh;
Music: Rheinfels Gesangbuch, 1666 To us the path of knowledge show,
Text: Michael Gannon And teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain.)

3. O come, o come, thou Lord of might,

Who to thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times did give the law,
In cloud, and majesty, and awe. (Refrain.)

4. O come, thou Rod of Jesse's stem,

From ev'ry foe deliver them
That trust thy mighty power to save,
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. (Refrain.)

10 Hymns for Advent and Christmas Hymns for Advent and Christmas 7

65: Behold a Virgin Bearing Him 63: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

1. Behold a virgin bearing him 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
Who comes to save us from our sin; And ransom captive Israel,
The prophets cry: prepare his way! That mourns in lonely exile here
Make straight his paths to Christmas Day. Until the Son of God appear.

2. Behold our Hope and Life and Light, Refrain:

The promise of the holy night; Rejoice! Rejoice! O Israel,
We lift our prayer and bend our knee To thee shall come Emmanuel!
To his great love and majesty.
2. O come, thou Wisdom, from on high,
Melody: O Heiland Reis Himmel Auff L.M. And order all things far and nigh;
Music: Rheinfels Gesangbuch, 1666 To us the path of knowledge show,
Text: Michael Gannon And teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain.)

3. O come, o come, thou Lord of might,

Who to thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times did give the law,
In cloud, and majesty, and awe. (Refrain.)

4. O come, thou Rod of Jesse's stem,

From ev'ry foe deliver them
That trust thy mighty power to save,
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. (Refrain.)
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5. O come, thou Key of David, come, 2. The everlasting Son

And open wide our heav'nly home, Comes down in ardent prayer;
Make safe the way that leads on high, He bears our human servitude
That we no more have cause to sigh. (Refrain.) To save us from our doom.

6. O come, thou Dayspring from on high, 3. O Zion rise in haste

And cheer us by thy drawing nigh; To meet the meek and mild;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night Throw wide your arms; embrace the peace
And death's dark shadow put to light. (Refrain.) Brought by this holy child.

7. O come, Desire of the nations, bind 4. As Judge, on glist’ning clouds,

In one the hearts of all mankind; The Victor comes again
Bid every strife and quarrel cease To take his members back in joy
And ill the world with heaven's peace. (Refrain.) With him to heaven then.

Melody: Veni, veni Emmanuel L.M. with Refrain; Music: T. Helmore, 5. Let dark and evil deeds
1811-1890 adapted from a 1st Mode Responsory in a 15th cent. Retreat before his dawn;
French Processional; Text: Veni, Veni Emmanuel, a para. of Latin
12th-13th cent. “Great O Antiphons” in Psalteriolum Cantionum
Our new life must advance in grace;
Catholicarum, 5¹ ¹ 4; Translators: J. M. Neale et al. The old one must be gone.

6. We praise your Father blest;

64: The Coming of Our God Your Spirit, too, we praise;
Emancipator, Christ, our Lord,
1. The coming of our God We’ll praise you all our days!
We seek in ardent prayer;
Melody: Saint Thomas (Williams) S. M.; Music: Aaron Williams, 1763
In joy we’ll meet him on the way Text: Instantis Adventum Dei, Charles Cofin, 1736
And sing our praises there. Translator: Roger Nachtwey, 1974

8 Hymns for Advent and Christmas Hymns for Advent and Christmas 9

5. O come, thou Key of David, come, 2. The everlasting Son

And open wide our heav'nly home, Comes down in ardent prayer;
Make safe the way that leads on high, He bears our human servitude
That we no more have cause to sigh. (Refrain.) To save us from our doom.

6. O come, thou Dayspring from on high, 3. O Zion rise in haste

And cheer us by thy drawing nigh; To meet the meek and mild;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night Throw wide your arms; embrace the peace
And death's dark shadow put to light. (Refrain.) Brought by this holy child.

7. O come, Desire of the nations, bind 4. As Judge, on glist’ning clouds,

In one the hearts of all mankind; The Victor comes again
Bid every strife and quarrel cease To take his members back in joy
And ill the world with heaven's peace. (Refrain.) With him to heaven then.

Melody: Veni, veni Emmanuel L.M. with Refrain; Music: T. Helmore, 5. Let dark and evil deeds
1811-1890 adapted from a 1st Mode Responsory in a 15th cent. Retreat before his dawn;
French Processional; Text: Veni, Veni Emmanuel, a para. of Latin
12th-13th cent. “Great O Antiphons” in Psalteriolum Cantionum
Our new life must advance in grace;
Catholicarum, 5¹ ¹ 4; Translators: J. M. Neale et al. The old one must be gone.

6. We praise your Father blest;

64: The Coming of Our God Your Spirit, too, we praise;
Emancipator, Christ, our Lord,
1. The coming of our God We’ll praise you all our days!
We seek in ardent prayer;
Melody: Saint Thomas (Williams) S. M.; Music: Aaron Williams, 1763
In joy we’ll meet him on the way Text: Instantis Adventum Dei, Charles Cofin, 1736
And sing our praises there. Translator: Roger Nachtwey, 1974