1 Once he came in blessing,
All our ills redressing;
Came in likeness lowly,
Son of God most holy;
Bore the cross to save us;
Hope and freedom gave us.
2 Still he comes within us;
Still his voice would win us
From the sins that hurt us;
Would to truth convert us
From our foolish error
Ere he comes in terror.
3 Thus, if you have known him,
Not ashamed to own him,
Nor have spurned him coldly,
But will trust him boldly,
He will then receive you,
Heal you, and forgive you.
4 Those who then are loyal
Find a welcome royal.
Come, then, O Lord Jesus,
From our sins release us;
Let us here confess you,
Till in heav'n we bless you.
