[Verse 1]
D Em
Come surely, Lord Jesus, as dawn follows night,
Em D E A
our hearts long to greet you, as roses, the light.
D Em
Salvation, draw near us, our vision engage.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the hope of the age.
[Verse 2]
D Em
Come quickly, shalom, teach us how to prepare
Em D E A
for a gift that compels us with justice to care.
D Em
Our spirits are restless till sin and war cease.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the reign of God's peace.
[Verse 3]
D Em
Come, festively sing while awaiting the birth,
Em D E A
join angels in dancing from heaven to earth.
D Em
Wave banners of good news, lift high thankful praise.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the joy of these days.
[Verse 4]
D Em
Come, wander where lion and lamb gently play,
Em D E A
where evil is banished and faith takes the day,
D Em
a babe in a manger to fool the world's eyes.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for God's loving surprise.
[Verse 5]
D Em
Come, listen, the sounds of God-with-us ring clear,
Em D E A
and signs of a cross in the distance appear.
D Em
The Word once made flesh, yet the Word ever near.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the Christ-birthday here.
D Em
Come surely, Lord Jesus, as dawn follows night,
Em D E A
our hearts long to greet you, as roses, the light.
D Em
Salvation, draw near us, our vision engage.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the hope of the age.
[Verse 2]
D Em
Come quickly, shalom, teach us how to prepare
Em D E A
for a gift that compels us with justice to care.
D Em
Our spirits are restless till sin and war cease.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the reign of God's peace.
[Verse 3]
D Em
Come, festively sing while awaiting the birth,
Em D E A
join angels in dancing from heaven to earth.
D Em
Wave banners of good news, lift high thankful praise.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the joy of these days.
[Verse 4]
D Em
Come, wander where lion and lamb gently play,
Em D E A
where evil is banished and faith takes the day,
D Em
a babe in a manger to fool the world's eyes.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for God's loving surprise.
[Verse 5]
D Em
Come, listen, the sounds of God-with-us ring clear,
Em D E A
and signs of a cross in the distance appear.
D Em
The Word once made flesh, yet the Word ever near.
Em D Em A7 D
One candle is lit for the Christ-birthday here.
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