Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #87 (2007) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Hymnal Title: Hymns for a Pilgrim People Refrain First Line: Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! Lyrics: 1 Long ago, prophets knew
Christ would come, born a Jew,
Come to make all things new,
Bear His people's burden,
Freely love and pardon.
Refrain:
Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!
Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!
When He comes,
When He comes,
Who will make Him welcome?
2 God in time, God in man,
This is God's timeless plan:
He will come, as a man,
Born himself of woman,
God divinely human. [Refrain]
3 Mary, hail! Though afraid,
She believed, she obeyed.
In her womb, God is laid
Till the time expected,
Nurtured and protected. [Refrain]
4 Journey ends! Where afar
Beth'lem shines, like a star,
Stable door stands ajar:
Unborn Son of Mary,
Savior, do not tarry!
Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!
sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!
When He comes,
When He comes,
we will make Him welcome! Topics: Advent; Advent; Jesus Christ Scripture: John 1:14 Languages: English Tune Title: PERSONENT HODIE
Long Ago, Prophets Knew