Rick Lee JamesHealthcare Chaplain, Bon Secours Mercy Health · Husband, Dad, Hospital Chaplain, Recording Artist, Podcast Host, Loyola University IPS Graduate, Alpha Sigma Nu Member, and Recording Academy (GRAMMY®) member - Contributing musician on a Grammy-nomin

Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing) - Rick Lee James

14 Oct 2016 · 4 min

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The transcript presents a devotional Advent hymn performed by Rick Lee James that weaves together core Christian doctrines and liturgical motifs. It opens by proclaiming Christ as the mysterious Savior, the Lamb of God, and the Incarnate Word born in Bethlehem. The lyrics move through the narrative of Jesus’ life: his birth, sacrificial death on the cross, and victorious resurrection, emphasizing the cleansing of sin and liberation from death. Throughout, the hymn expresses a posture of watching, waiting, and longing for the fulfillment of God’s promises—first in the celebration of the first coming and then in the anticipated second coming, when Christ will return in glory, and all nations will glorify His name. The piece employs vivid biblical imagery (manger, tree, clouds, trumpets) and a tone of reverent hope, inviting believers to join in worship and anticipation of the Advent season.

Chapters

Mighty Savior, holy mystery. Unto us a Son is given, born in Bethlehem. Lamb of God, the light of nations, God in flesh became. Watching, waiting, longing Waiting for the day when his people would glorify the name above all names. For the joy that lay before him, Josiah Agony. Jesus bore the wrath of Calvary, washing sinners clean. God our Father, Christ our brother, Word of God in flesh. Loosed the chains that held us captive, broke the bonds of death. Wajiji! Waiting, longing for the day when his people would glorify the name above all names. So we wait with expectation for for his advent here. Bride of Christ, his word proclaim for all the world to hear. He will come in clouds descending at the trumpet sound. In the light of Christ our Savior, every knee will bow. Born in a manger, dying on a tree, rising Easter morning to set his people free. We're watching, waiting, longing for the day when our All nations will glorify the name above all names.