Author: W. C. Smith (1824-1908) Hymnal: HTC #54 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Earth was waiting, spent and restless,
with a mingled hope and fear,
faithful men and women praying,
'Surely, Lord, the day is near:
the Desire of all the nations —
it is time he should appear!'
2 then the Spirit of the Highest
to a virgin meek came down,
and he burdened her with blessing,
and he pained he with renown;
for she bore the Lord's anointed
for his cross and for his crown.
3 Earth has groaned and laboured for him
since the ages first began,
for in him was hid the secret
which through all the ages ran —
Son of Mary, Son of David,
Son of God, and Son of Man. Topics: God, Saviour Promised and Incarnate; Advent 4 The Annunciation; Christmas 1 The Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: LINGWOOD
Earth was waiting, spent and restless