Lo! he comes with clouds descending
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{title: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending}
{key: C}
{verse}
[C] Lo! he comes with clouds descending,
[F] Once for favor'd sinners slain;
[G] Thousand thousand saints attending
[C] Swell the triumph of his train;
[Am] Hallelujah!
[F] God appears on earth to reign.
{verse}
[C] Every eye shall now behold him,
[F] Robed in dreadful majesty;
[G] Those who set at nought and sold him,
[C] Pierced and nailed him to the tree,
[Am] Deeply wailing,
[F] Shall the true Messiah see.
{verse}
[C] Now redemption, long expected,
[F] See in solemn pomp appear;
[G] All his saints, by men rejected,
[C] Now shall meet him in the air;
[Am] Hallelujah!
[F] See the day of God appear.
{verse}
[C] Yea, Amen; let all adore thee,
[F] High on thine eternal throne;
[G] Saviour, take the power and glory;
[C] Claim the kingdom for thine own.
[Am] O come quickly,
[F] Everlasting God, come down.
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Lo! he comes with clouds descending,
Once for favor'd sinners slain;
Thousand thousand saints attending
Swell the triumph of his train;
Hallelujah!
God appears on earth to reign.
Every eye shall now behold him,
Robed in dreadful majesty;
Those who set at nought and sold him,
Pierced and nailed him to the tree,
Deeply wailing,
Shall the true Messiah see.
Now redemption, long expected,
See in solemn pomp appear;
All his saints, by men rejected,
Now shall meet him in the air;
Hallelujah!
See the day of God appear.
Yea, Amen; let all adore thee,
High on thine eternal throne;
Saviour, take the power and glory;
Claim the kingdom for thine own.
O come quickly,
Everlasting God, come down.
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About This Hymn
"Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending" is a Christian hymn that reflects the Second Coming of Christ, expressing awe and anticipation for the return of the Savior. The hymn was written by Charles Wesley, one of the prominent founders of the Methodist movement, in 1758. It is set to the tune "Helmsley" by Thomas Olivers, also a prominent Methodist. The hymn draws from biblical imagery, particularly from the Book of Revelation, and portrays the glory and majesty of Christ’s return, marked by the appearance of clouds and the triumph over evil. Wesley’s lyrics convey the idea of both judgment and redemption, as Christ returns to gather His faithful followers while also addressing the consequences for those who have rejected Him. The hymn has been a staple in Christian liturgy, particularly during Advent, as it reflects both the hope and solemnity associated with the expectation of Christ’s return. It has remained beloved for its rich theological depth and its stirring message of hope.