O DAY OF JOYOUS WELCOME (2000)

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O day of joyous welcome! 

How sweet thy carols ring,

As angel voices mingle with 

our human offering.

For Christ is come from Heaven, 

and all things earthly shine

With supernatural beauty 

in Him, their Light Divine.

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For us He came, for us He died,

to open Heaven’s door.

Lord Jesus Christ, true Son of God,

‘tis Thee we do adore.

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O day of joyous welcome, 

when Satan hides his face

And of a sudden, sin no longer 

rules the human race.

For Christ is come from Heaven, 

and boundless streams of grace

Flow into every contrite heart 

which truly seeks His face.

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For us He came...

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O day of joyous welcome, 

when Earth’s great rulers kneel

Before the King of Kings 

and Lord of every commonweal.

For Christ is come from Heaven, 

and every worldly power

Falls quiet and obedient 

in this most sacred hour.

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For us He came...

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O day of joyous welcome, 

which seals death’s dark domain,

And brings to us eternal bliss 

in His undying reign.

For Christ is come from Heaven, 

and all men here below

Who worship Him will rise 

into that Life He did foreknow.

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For us He came...

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lyrics by Dr. Richard H. Overman

copyright © 2000 by Sunset Village Music