Favorite Christmas Carol

Crown Prince of the Ages

Long ago, as tiny Infant,

Came to earth our blessed Lord;

Poor, and laid within a manger,

By the shepherds first adored.

While on Earth He healed the suff'rer,

Showed the meek the path to heav'n,

Then on Calv'ry gave His life blood

That our sins might be forgiv'n.

And we love our blessed Saviour;

Soon to earth He'll come to reign,

For He's gone to heav'n before us;

But He said, "I'll come again."

See! The eastern dawn is breaking;

Earthly night will soon be o'er.

There are signs now of His coming,

He is almost at the door-

Not a humble Jewish infant

To be spurned and thrust aside,

But the King, the Crown Prince glorious,

To receive a glorious bride.

He is coming, surely, coming;

Those who for His presence yearn,

Robed and ready to receive Him,

Thus shall hasten His return.

Now with hope, the Gospel heeding,

Let us watch and ever be

Ready for the Bridegroom's coming,

When with joy His face we'll see.

Christmas angels, spread the message

That the meek and lowly One,

Now the Crown Prince of the Ages,

Comes in clouds to take us home.

We are watching, waiting, longing,

Struggling from earth's fetters free;

Come, Lord Jesus! Oh, come quickly:

Here are hearts that long for Thee.

~F Hadassah Harriman 1936