Come, oh come, oh great and mighty King
And relieve us of our suffering
Take us to your kingdom up above
And surround us in your glorious love
Let no evil stand in our way
As we make ready for that wondrous day
Hearken, hearken, for the coming of the King!
You will know when you hear the angels sing
That the King of Heaven has come down to earth
And He is that Babe sitting by the hearth
Come, oh come, oh God and Creator
Keep us close to you forever more
Make our faith both strong and true
Until we may come face to face with You
Surrounded by Your great creation
Never more to fear separation
Hearken, hearken, for the coming of the King!
You will know when you hear the angels sing
That the King of Heaven has come down to earth
And He is that Babe sitting by the hearth
Come, oh come, oh perfect Priest
Invite us to the wedding feast
Where tears are dried and sadness is gone
Where worries are forgotten erelong
With a warmth that seeps into our bones
As we reach our everlasting home
Hearken, hearken, for the coming of the King!
You will know when you hear the angels sing
That the King of Heaven has come down to earth
And He is that Babe sitting by the hearth
Come, oh come, oh spotless Sacrifice
You have come to pay our heavy price
Oh what love is this we see
Oh how can this possibly be?
Your love has made You helpless and small
For us who don’t deserve it at all
Hearken, hearken, for the coming of the King!
You will know when you hear the angels sing
That the King of Heaven has come down to earth
And He is that Babe sitting by the hearth
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By Aurora Mandeville