WELCOME, WELCOME, JESUS! (2007)

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When Sarah heard the angel tell 

 God’s plan for Isaac’s birth,

She laughed, for women old as she 

 bear no sons here on earth.

And Mary also questioned Him: 

 “How shall a maid conceive?”

But God sent sons, His gifts of joy, 

 for each one to receive.

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Welcome, welcome, Jesus—

 Eternity in Time!

In Thee we see our fallen world 

 raised up by Light Sublime.

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When Israel came to Jericho 

 and Rahab let them in,

She turned away from pagan gods 

 and put away her sin.

Then issued from her womb 

 the men of David’s royal line,

Till finally Joseph’s heart received 

 the babe as sacred sign.

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Welcome, welcome, Jesus...

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When David took Uriah’s wife 

 he summed up all our shame,

But from their union God brought forth 

 a son to bless His Name.

Wise Solomon, whose temple 

 mirrored Heaven’s perfect forms,

Displayed our Saviour’s power 

to heal our sins and calm our storms.

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Welcome, welcome, Jesus...

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When Herod asked the Wise Men 

 to report where Jesus lay,

His jealous heart was seeking 

 not to worship but to slay.

Yet earthly power could not dispose 

 of God’s eternal plan

For Him to lay His own life down 

 and open Heav’n to man.

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Welcome, welcome, Jesus...

lyrics by Dr. Richard H. Overman

copyright © 2007 by Sunset Village Music