ADVENT-DAY 16
RAISE US TO THY GLORIOUS THRONE
When I started this journey of dissecting the Charles Wesley hymn, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, I did it because I noticed the longing in it, the supplication--but without studying it, I don't think I would have ever realized the depth of meaning--the gut-wrenching desperate hope of ancient Israel for their promised Messiah to come.
I am so glad God took me on this journey and I hope it has blessed you. I hope you will hear and feel this hymn in a way that you never have before.
I pray that its message will stir a longing in you that won't b e satisfied until you meet face to face and spirit to spirit with Him, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
The last two lines are repeated
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne
and well they should be because their supplication raises our faith to a new level.
Repetition is used for emphasis!
Our spirits seem to soar as we are raised figuratively to His glorious throne.
Kingdom living is not only meant for our eternal future but for the here and now. We are to pray for it daily as stated in the Lord's Prayer.
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
on Earth as it is in heaven--
Give us this day
at least I think it would be well to pray this daily.
While researching for this little post, I found the most amazing article. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned from it. I hope you will click over and read it. I think it will really bless you.
Here is the link to an awesome article about Christmas hymns that express our longing for the Messiah.
The author is Dr. Hawn, professor of sacred music at Perkins School of Theology, SMU.
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