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Thou art coming, O my Saviour
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Thou art coming, O my Saviour by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
Thou art coming, O my Saviour!
Thou art coming, O my King!
In Thy beauty all resplendent,
In Thy glory all transcendent;
Well may we rejoice and sing;
Coming: in the opening east
Herald brightness slowly swells;
Coming: O thou glorious Priest!
Hear we not Thy golden bells?
Thou art coming, thou art coming;
We shall meet Thee on Thy way;
We shall see Thee, we shall know Thee,
We shall bless Thee, we shall show Thee
All our hearts could never say;
What an anthem that will be,
Music rapturously sweet,
Pouring out our love to Thee
At thine own allglorious feet.
Thou art coming; at Thy table
We are witnesses for this;
While remembering hearts thou meetest
In communion clearest, sweetest,
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About Thou art coming, O my Saviour
This anthem builds upon the familiar hymn tune 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus', sung here by William Henry Monk. The SATB choir is supported by an organ accompaniment, creating a rich and resonant sound. The setting moves with a steady, majestic tread, mirroring the text's theme of the Saviour's glorious return. The soaring vocal lines and harmonies evoke a sense of hopeful anticipation and profound devotion. The English text expresses a fervent desire to greet the King and present heartfelt praise, culminating in a vision of joyous reunion and eternal worship at His feet.
