Composer

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Charles Wesley

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:22

"Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending" is a hymn composed by Charles Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist movement. The hymn was written in 1758 and was first published in 1760 in the collection "Hymns of Intercession for All Mankind." The hymn is based on the biblical passage from Revelation 1:7, which describes the second coming of Christ. The hymn has four movements, each of which describes a different aspect of Christ's return. The first movement begins with the line "Lo, He comes with clouds descending," and describes the dramatic and awe-inspiring nature of Christ's return. The second movement focuses on the judgment that will accompany Christ's return, with the line "Every eye shall now behold Him." The third movement describes the joy and triumph of the faithful, with the line "Those who mocked and pierced and nailed Him, pierced and nailed Him to the tree, deeply wailing, shall the true Messiah see." The final movement is a prayer for Christ to come quickly, with the line "Come, Lord, quickly, come and take Thy longing people home." The hymn is characterized by its powerful and dramatic language, which captures the majesty and awe-inspiring nature of Christ's return. The hymn is often sung during Advent and Christmas, as it speaks to the hope and anticipation of Christ's coming. The hymn has been set to a number of different tunes over the years, including "Helmsley" and "St.

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