Come, Lord Jesus, come (StF 168)
- Authors & translators:
- Leftley, Francesca (auth)
- Festivals and Seasons:
- Advent
- Metre:
- Irregular
- Composers & arrangers:
- Leftley, Francesca (comp)
- Source:
- Singing the Faith: 168 (CD7 #21)
- Verses:
- 5
- STF Number:
- 168
Ideas for use
Though included as an Advent hymn in Singing the Faith, the verses of "Come, Lord Jesus, come" may be used as sung responses to intercessory prayers on many occasions. Its urgent second verse cries out, “Lord, we need you now”, while verses 3 and 4 pray for peace that fills us and love that touches us.
Verses can be selected as appropriate, and other verses created to suit the occasion.