1. Jesus came, adored by angels,

came with peace from realms on high;

Jesus came for our redemption,

lowly came on earth to die;

Alleluia, alleluia! came in deep humility.

2. Jesus comes again in mercy,

when our hearts are bowed with care;

Jesus comes again in answer

to our earnest heartfelt prayer;

Alleluia, alleluia! comes to save us from despair.

3. Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,

bringing news of sins forgiven;

Jesus come in sounds of gladness,

leading souls redeemed to heaven;

Alleluia, alleluia! now the gate of death is riven.

4. Jesus comes on clouds triumphant,

when the heavens shall pass away;