Stefan and I signed up for the daily devotionals/meditations being sent out be his alma mater, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Each day of Advent we receive an email written by one of the seminary faculty. Some have really stood out to me. I wanted to share today's, written by Dr. Gary Parrett. He was actually my advisor back when I was a student at Gordon College, before he took a position with the seminary. One of his great joys is writing music based on Scripture.
DECEMBER 15 - DAY 17
Matthew 24 Gary Parrett Come, Lord Jesus, to redeem us
Come, Lord Jesus, to redeem us from our foes and from our fears. We await the hand of mercy that will wipe away our tears. We have labored long in darkness, even now our hearts grow weak. How we long for your appearing and your great salvation seek.
(Rev. 21:4; Rom. 8:23; 2Tim. 4:8)
Come, Lord Jesus, true and righteous, bring your pure and piercing light. For we know when you appear, Lord, ev’ry wrong shall be made right. You will vanquish all the proud ones; you will fill all those who thirst. O, the first shall be the last, then, and the last shall be the first.
(Rev. 16:5-7; Matt. 19:30; 20:16; 24:32-46)
Now prepare a path before Him: in the desert make a way. Take the gospel to the nations and proclaim his coming Day. Ev’ry mountain must be leveled; ev’ry valley must be raised. Then all flesh shall see his glory. God shall be forever praised!
(Isa. 40:3-5; Matt. 24:14)
Raise the cry of "Maranatha!” We shall soon behold our King. To the Alpha and Omega, this one prayer and plea we sing: joining voices with the Spirit we, the Bride of Christ, say, "Come!” Come, Lord Jesus, come and free us from this death and bring us home.
(1Cor. 16:22; Rev. 22:13, 17)
Text: Gary A. Parrett (2002) Tune: NETTLETON
Matthew 24 Gary Parrett Come, Lord Jesus, to redeem us
Come, Lord Jesus, to redeem us from our foes and from our fears. We await the hand of mercy that will wipe away our tears. We have labored long in darkness, even now our hearts grow weak. How we long for your appearing and your great salvation seek.
(Rev. 21:4; Rom. 8:23; 2Tim. 4:8)
Come, Lord Jesus, true and righteous, bring your pure and piercing light. For we know when you appear, Lord, ev’ry wrong shall be made right. You will vanquish all the proud ones; you will fill all those who thirst. O, the first shall be the last, then, and the last shall be the first.
(Rev. 16:5-7; Matt. 19:30; 20:16; 24:32-46)
Now prepare a path before Him: in the desert make a way. Take the gospel to the nations and proclaim his coming Day. Ev’ry mountain must be leveled; ev’ry valley must be raised. Then all flesh shall see his glory. God shall be forever praised!
(Isa. 40:3-5; Matt. 24:14)
Raise the cry of "Maranatha!” We shall soon behold our King. To the Alpha and Omega, this one prayer and plea we sing: joining voices with the Spirit we, the Bride of Christ, say, "Come!” Come, Lord Jesus, come and free us from this death and bring us home.
(1Cor. 16:22; Rev. 22:13, 17)
Text: Gary A. Parrett (2002) Tune: NETTLETON
Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free
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