1
Jesus came - the heavens adoring-
Came with peace from realms on high:
Jesus came for man’s redemption,
Lowly came on earth to die:
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Came in deep humility.
2
Jesus comes again in mercy,
When our hearts are bowed with care;
Jesus comes again in answer
To an earnest, heartfelt prayer.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Comes to save us from despair.
3
Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
Bringing news of sins forgiven;
Jesus comes in sounds of gladness,
Leading souls redeemed to heaven.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Now the gate of death is riven.
4
Jesus comes in joy and sorrow,
Shares alike our hopes and fears;
Jesus comes, whate’er befalls us,
Glads our hearts and dries our tears,
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Cheering e’en our failing years.
5
Jesus comes on clouds triumphant,
When the heavens shall pass away.
Jesus comes again in glory;
Let us then our homage pay,
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Till the dawn of endless day.