Come surely, Lord Jesus, as dawn follows night,
our hearts long to greet you, as roses, the light.
Salvation, draw near us, our vision engage.
One candle is lit for the hope of the age.
[One verse ending.]
Words: Mary Anne Parrott
Music: James Ramsey Murray
Tune: Mueller
Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding;
"Christ is near," we hear the cry,
"Cast away the works of darkness,
O you children of the day."
Startled at the solemn warning
Let the earthbound soul arise;
Christ, its Sun, all slouth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
See, the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from Heav'n;
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all to be forgiven.
[Interlude]
So when next He comes in glory,
And the world is wrapped in fear,
He will shield us with his mercy,
And with words of love draw near.
Paul van der Bijl and Jason Reed and recorded at Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago (PCA)
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust."
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And for to His angels He's given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you, and hold you in the palm of His Hand.
Words and music: Michael Joncas