Come, Christians, With Thanksgiving

 

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Tune: Der Bräutgam Wird Bald Rufen (LSB 514)

 

1. Come, Christians, with thanksgiving

Praise Him, whose blood was shed,

Who now for us is living,

And speaks to raise the dead

To give what sin has taken,

To take all tears away –

The heavens shall be shaken

When dawns that joyous day!

 

2. Rejoice, the time redeeming!

Though days be evil here,

Life’s river still is streaming

From Him who says He’s near

To all the broken-hearted,

To all who call on Him

To finish what He started,

And cleanse them from their sin.

 

3. Lord Jesus, all that ails me

Is known to You, I know;

So when my spirit fails me,

Teach me the way to go,

No, Jesus, rather take me,

And carry me by grace,

And with Your mercy make me

In faith behold Your face.

 

4. Until in skies unclouded

By sin and doubt and pain,

We see Your face enshrouded

With glory we shall gain,

When what on earth was broken

Forever shall be healed,

And all our hearts heard spoken

Our eyes will see revealed. 

 

5. Until that day we follow

Where Your good Spirit guides,

Away from pleasures hollow

To treasures He provides -

The faith that knows our Savior,

The hope that stays awake,

The love that lasts forever,

And us like You will make. 

            11/12/18