153. Advent—Lauds
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En clara vox redarguit. |
HARK, a joyful voice is thrilling, |
| And each dim and winding way |
| Of the ancient Temple filling; |
| Dreams, depart! for it is day. |
Christ is coming!—from thy bed, |
| Earth-bound soul, awake and spring,— |
| With the sun new-risen to shed |
| Health on human suffering. |
Lo! to grant a pardon free, |
| Comes a willing Lamb from Heaven; |
| Sad and tearful, hasten we, |
| One and all, to be forgiven. {267} |
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Once again He comes in light,
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Girding earth with fear
and woe; |
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Lord! be Thou our loving Might, |
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From our guilt and ghostly
foe. |
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To the Father, and the Son,
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And the Spirit, who in
Heaven |
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Ever witness, Three and One, |
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Praise on earth be ever
given. |