Let the Earth

Let the earth now praise the Lord,
Who has truly kept His Word,
And at last to us did send
Christ, the sinner's help and friend.

What the fathers most desired,
What the prophets' heart inspired,
What they longed for many a year,
Stands fulfilled in glory here.

Abram's promised great reward,
Zion's helper, Jacob's Lord -
Him of two-fold race behold --
Truly came, as long foretold.

As Your coming was in peace,
Quiet, full of gentleness,
Let the same mind dwell in me
Which is Yours eternally.

Bruise for me the serpent's head
That, set free from sin and dread,
I may cling to You in faith,
Safely kept through life and death.

Then when You will come again
As the glorious King to reign,
I with joy will see Your face,
Freely ransomed by Your grace.
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