Long Did Both Kings and Prophets Wait

Verse 1

Long did both Kings and Prophets wait To see the Lord of glory great Appear, to answer that great end, To prove the fallen sinners friend.

Verse 2

Of him the prophets long foretold, The fathers wish'd him to behold; Him all the nations did desire And Angels wish'd him to admire.

Verse 3

Their prophecies are now fulfill'd, The glorious mystr'y is reveal'd: The child is born, the son is giv'n, The prince of life is come from heav'n.

Verse 4

His name is Jesus Christ the Lord, The great and everlasting word: He came to execute the plan, To save the fallen race of man.

Verse 5

He is the Lord from heaven come, Our human nature to assume: Our sins to bear, his blood to shed, Yet, bruise and crush the serpents head.

Verse 6

He left his glorious throne above, And comes with pity grace and love: He comes to call the sons of men, And turn them to their God again.

Verse 7

We praise thee, O thou king of peace! Who art our life and righteousness; Thou virgin son, thou David's star: No creature can thy love declare.

Verse 8

All such are truly dead in sin, Who feel themselves not mov'd within, To join with christians here on eartht, To shew and praise the Saviour's birth.

Verse 9

Let all who dwell with hosts on high! Engage his praise to magnify; With all the efforts they can raise, Thus Join to sing the Saviour's praise.