FOR THE

REFORMED CHURCH

IN THE

UNITED STATES.

PHILADELPHIA:

REFORMED CHURCH PUBLICATION BOARD,

No. 907 ARCH STREET.

Entered, according to Act of Congress in the year 1874, by the REFORMED CHURCH PUBLICATION BOARD, in the office of the Librarian of Congress

at Washington, D. C.

"Jesus, the Hope of Israel, the Desire of all Nations."

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HALL, Jesus! Israel's Hope and Light!

Prophets and Priests prepared Thy way,
Thy people, through the breaking night,
With waiting joy foresaw Thy day.

2 By Jacob's Star the Gentiles found

Light on their mystic longings poured;
Wise men from dismal regions round,
Bowed at Thy manger and adored.
3 Thy Advent, Lord, revives the world;
Thy life shall waiting nations know;
The banner of Thy truth unfurled,

Shall glorious on the mountains glow.
4 The vales, where darkness lingers last,
Now kindle in prophetic light;
The morning breaks! for ever past
The fearful reign of ancient night.

5 Hail, glorious Advent! heavenly birth!
Shout, saints, in triumph Christ appears;
Good will to men, and peace on earth,
Shall reign throughout the golden years.

"Hosanna to the Son of David."
8s, 85, 85, 85, IIS.

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OSANNA to the living Lord!
Hosanna to th' Incarnate Word!

To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King,
Let earth, let heaven, hosanna sing.
Hosanna! Lord! Hosanna in the highest !

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