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) with lyrics - Rick Lee James

14 Oct 2016 · 4 min

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The content is a lyrical hymn performed by Rick Lee James that reflects on the Advent season and the Christian narrative of Jesus Christ. The verses poetically describe the mystery of the Incarnation—God becoming flesh in Bethlehem—followed by the sacrificial death on Calvary and the victorious resurrection. Central to the hymn is the motif of "watching, waiting, longing," expressing the faithful’s eager anticipation for Christ’s return, when all nations will glorify His name. The lyrics weave biblical imagery such as the Lamb of God, light of nations, broken chains, and the trumpet‑sounding second coming, culminating in a worshipful proclamation of hope and devotion.

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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, chose our 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. Wajin! 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.