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16. COME, THOU REDEEMER OF THE EARTH

(Veni, Redemptor gentium)
Traditional melody
ST AMBROSE (340 - 397) adapted by M. PRAETORIUS (1571-1621)
tr. J. M. NEALE and others arranged by DAVID WILLCOCKS
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VERSES 2- 7*

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flesh_ ar - rayed,_ The pro - mised frwt to man _ dis-played.
vir - tue_ gJow; _ God in _ _ his tern - pie dwells_ be - low.

4. Forth from his chamber gocth he, 6. 0 equal to thy Father, lhou !
Thai royal home of purity, Gird on thy fleshly mantle n"ow;
A gian1in lwofold substance one, The weakness of our monal state
Rtjoicing now his course.to run. With deathless might invigorate.

5. F rom God the Father he proceeds, 7. Thy cradle here shall glincr bright,
To God the Father back he speeds; And darkness breathe a newer light,
His course he runs to death and hell, Where endless faith shall shine serene,
Returning on God's throne to dwell. And twilight never intervene.

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