Who: This is an original by Anna Hoppe. She was a WELS hymnwriter from the early 20th Century. It is a shame that only one of her hymns is found in LSB (841).
Changes: I've updated the text a little, and tried to smoothen it out.
Note: A 'behest' is an "authoritative request;" it can also mean 'promise.'
Tune: The meter is LM, and Anna Hoppe recommends HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS LEBENS LICHT LSB 704, but ERHALT UNS HERR, LSB 908.
"Repent, the Reign of heaven nears!"
Proclaims God's prophet to our ears.
O sinners lost by Adam's fall,
Will you not listen to the call?
Repent, believe the gracious call;
Receive the pardon He gives all.
Receive the pardon He gives all.
The Prince of Life, the Word-Made-Flesh
Can give you life and holiness.
Divine Redeemer, wondrous King,
Repentant hearts to You we bring.
Your holy blood was shed for us;
Create again in us clean hearts.
Drawn by Your Spirit, thru Your Word,
Your invitation we have heard.
In answer to Your sweet behest
We come to You, dear Christ, for rest.
Your pardon- full, complete, and free-
Removes sins's deadly penalty.
Humanity is now restored;
You have redeemed us, dearest Lord!
Let us forever bless Your Name,
On earth to all confess the same,
Till by Your grace, thru faith in You
The gates of paradise we view.
Anna Hoppe, alt.
Your pardon- full, complete, and free-
Removes sins's deadly penalty.
Humanity is now restored;
You have redeemed us, dearest Lord!
Let us forever bless Your Name,
On earth to all confess the same,
Till by Your grace, thru faith in You
The gates of paradise we view.
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