This is another Christopher Walker song. The handclaps suggest it is for children. Am I alone in suggesting this song might terrify some children. I wouldn’t be comfortable until a range of understandings about what the nature of Christ coming back into the world might mean including an appreciation of realised eschatology. Or I could just be overthinking things and the kids will happily clap along with this happy Advent song.
As pretty much always, OCP kindly provide the text in their preview. They sell the sheet music as well.
In Kevin Mayhew’s Hymns Old and New (2009), this has six verses – three for Advent, one for the resurrection, one about repentance in general, and one about Mary.
Thanks, Mary
I note you have more information here about the extra lyrics:
http://www.godsongs.net/2019/11/stay-awake-clap-clap-be-ready-alleluia-lord-is.html
cheers
Geoff