Lutheran Hymnal: 014 - Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord

1 Let the earth now praise the Lord, Who hath truly kept His word, And the sinners’ help and friend Now at last to us doth send. 2 What the fathers most desired, What the prophets’ heart inspired, What they longed for many a year, Stands fulfilled in glory here. 3 Abram’s promised great reward, Zion’s helper, Jacob’s Lord, Him of twofold race behold, Truly come, as long foretold. 4 Welcome, O my Saviour, now! Hail, my portion, Lord, art Thou. Here too in my heart I pray, O prepare Thyself a way. 5 King of glory, enter in, Cleanse it from the filth of sin, As Thou hast so often done, It belongs to Thee alone. 6 As Thy coming was in peace, Quiet, full of gentleness, Let the same mind dwell in me That was ever found in Thee. 7 Bruise for me the serpent’s head, That, set free from doubt and dread, I may cleave to Thee in faith, Safely kept through life and death. 8 And when Thou dost come again, As a glorious King to reign, I with joy may see Thy face, Freely ransomed by Thy grace.