We wait in hope for hope to come:
promised of old; the righteous one.
Help us to watch, expect and pray
and then to greet Messiah's day.
We read the story of your plan:
this world redeemed by heaven's Son.
Grace breaks upon the present time;
mercy and hope through David's line.
We hear the prophet's voice ring clear:
'changed hearts and lives are needed here'.
So, when the Spirit fires your Church,
make us a sign for all who search.
We go to share this great Good News:
heirs of the promise - we will choose
to live in hope that all may sing
praises to Christ, the infant king.
Gareth Hill © GraceNotes Music
This hymn, written to reflect some of the glories of Cornwall, was used for some years at the opening service of the annual Royal Cornwall Show.
The original tune was written by Cornish musician Len Olds.
Metre 88.88. Recommended tune:
Deep Harmony