As angels joyed with one accord Upon the advent of our Lord, So let us gladly praise the name Of him who from the Father came. He came, not clothed in majesty, Nor pow'r that suits his deity. In lowly state he walked till he In dying set us captives free. This done, he soared to God's right hand, Yet orphaned not his chosen band, For he, not bound in grace and pow'r, Attends his own each day and hour. In ev'ry age - let praise abound - He comes; we hear his voice resound. His glorious gospel does not cease To bring us comfort, joy, and peace. He comes in water to the child And cleanses him, from birth defiled. This washing seals his pard'ning grace And shows the Father's kindly face. He comes to us in bread and wine. To give himself - and gifts divine. Oh, praise him for this sacrament, Redeeming love's great testament! Lift up your heads! All grief and pain Shall vanish when he comes again. Where we shall see him face to face, There joy alone shall have a place. As angels joyed with one accord Upon the advent of our Lord, So let us gladly praise the name Of him who from the Father came. He came, not clothed in majesty, Nor pow'r that suits his deity. In lowly state he walked till he In dying set us captives free. This done, he soared to God's right hand, Yet orphaned not his chosen band, For he, not bound in grace and pow'r, Attends his own each day and hour. In ev'ry age - let praise abound - He comes; we hear his voice resound. His glorious gospel does not cease To bring us comfort, joy, and peace. He comes in water to the child And cleanses him, from birth defiled. This washing seals his pard'ning grace And shows the Father's kindly face. He comes to us in bread and wine. To give himself - and gifts divine. Oh, praise him for this sacrament,
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