Author: Magnus B. Landstad, 1802-1880; Peer O. Strömme, 1856-1961 Hymnal: WHSB1986 #688 (1986) Meter: 11.9.11.9 Lyrics: 1 A multitude comes from the east and the west
To sit at the feast of salvation
With Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the blest,
Obeying the Lord's invitation.
2 O God, let us hear when our shepherd shall call
In accents persuasive and tender,
That while there is time we make haste, one and all,
And find him, our mighty defender.
3 All trails shall be like a dream that is past,
Forgotten all trouble and mourning.
All questions and doubts have been answered at last,
When rises the light of that morning.
4 The heavens shall ring with an anthem more grand
Than ever on earth was recorded;
The blest of the Lord shall receive at his hand
The crown to the victors awarded.
Topics: Easter 4, Year C; Ordinary Time 21, Year C; Funeral; Eternal Life; Heaven; Homecoming; Joy Scripture: Revelation 7:9 Languages: English Tune Title: CONSUMMATION
A Multitude Comes from the East and the West