Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #692 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Hymnal Title: Worship (3rd ed.) Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord who comes,
Comes to his temple gate;
Not with his angel host,
Not in his kingly state:
No shouts proclaim him nigh,
No crowds his coming wait:
2 But, borne upon the throne
Of Mary's gentle breast,
Watched by her duteous love,
In her fond arms at rest,
Thus to his Father's house
He comes, the heavenly guest.
3 There Joseph at her side
In rev'rent wonder stands;
And, filled with holy joy,
Old Simeon in his hands
Takes up the promised child,
The glory of all lands.
4 O Light of all the earth,
To us come hastily,
Come to your temples here,
That we, from sin set free,
Before your Father's face
May all presented be!
Topics: Presentation of the Lord (February 2); Eternal Life; Jesus Christ; Light; Paschal Mystery Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Languages: English Tune Title: PRESENTATION
Hail to the Lord Who Comes