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Waiting and Watching
Author: S. M. H. Hymnal: Christ in Song #885 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: We know not the time when He cometh Lyrics: 1. We know not the time when He cometh,
At even, or midnight, or morn;
It may be at deepening twilight,
It may be at earliest dawn.
He bids us to watch and be ready,
Nor suffer our lights to grow dim;
That when He shall come, He may find us,
All waiting and watching for Him.
Chorus:
Waiting and watching,
Waiting and watching;
Waiting and watching,
Still waiting and watching for Thee.
2. I think of His wonderful pity,
The price our salvation hath cost;
He left the bright mansions of glory
To suffer and die for the lost.
And sometimes I think it will please Him,
When those whom He died to redeem,
Rejoice in the hope of His coming
By waiting and watching for Him. [Chorus]
3. O Jesus, my loving Redeemer,
Thou knowest I cherish as dear
The hope that mine eyes shall behold Thee,
That I shall thine own welcome hear!
If to some as a Judge thou appearest,
Who forth from Thy presence would feel,
A Friend most beloved I'll greet Thee,
I'm waiting and watching for Thee. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [We know not the time when He cometh]
Waiting and Watching
I Am Waiting for the Dawning
Author: S. Trevor Francis Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #303 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Christian Life Waiting for Christ's Return Lyrics: 1 I am waiting for the dawning
Of that bright and glorious day,
When the darksome night of sorrow
Shall have vanished far away;
When forever with the Saviour,
Far beyond this vale of tears,
I shall swell the hymn of worship
Thru the everlasting years.
2 I am looking at the brightness,
See, it shineth from afar,
Of the clear and joyous beaming
Of the Bright and Morning Star;
Thru the dark grey mist of morning
I behold its glorious light;
Then away with ev'ry shadow
Of this sad and weary night.
3 I am waiting for the coming
Of the Lord who died for me;
Oh, His words have thrilled my spirit,
"I will come again for thee."
Faith can almost hear Christ's footfall
On the threshold of the door,
And my heart, my heart is longing
To be with Him evermore. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Languages: English Tune Title: I NEED THEE PRECIOUS JESUS
I Am Waiting for the Dawning
Golden Dawning
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #881 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: I am waiting for the morning Refrain First Line: Hasten on, day eternal! Lyrics: 1. I am waiting for the morning
Of the day that brings release,
Waiting for the golden dawning
Of God's everlasting peace.
Chorus:
Hasten on, day eternal!
Bid the night of sorrow cease;
Usher in love supernal,
Bring the golden golden dawn of peace.
2. O'er the hilltops brightly breaking,
Sun of Righteousness arise,
Ev'ry soul from slumber waking
As God's glory gilds the skies. [Chorus]
3. Endless joy for hours of crying,
Everlasting peace for care;
Immortality for dying,
Hallelujahs glad, for prayer! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am waiting for the morning]
Golden Dawning
O Son of God, We Wait for Thee
Author: Philipp Friedrich Hiller, 1699-1769; Joseph Augustus Seiss (1823-1904); John J. Overholt Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #304 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Topics: Christian Life Waiting for Christ's Return Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7 Languages: English Tune Title: MEINE HOFFNUNG NEW
O Son of God, We Wait for Thee
Beyond the Dark Sea
Author: Lydia Baxter Hymnal: Christ in Song #948 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: I'm weary. I'm fainting; my day's work is done Lyrics: 1. I'm weary. I'm fainting; my day's work is done;
I'm watching and waiting for life's setting sun;
The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea:
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea,
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
2. The cold surging billows that break at my feet,
Have lost all their terror, their music is sweet;
My Saviour is stilling the tempest for me:
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea,
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
3. Come, loving Redeemer, and take to Thy breast
The heart that is panting and sighing for rest;
My Saviour, I'm waiting, I'm waiting:
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea,
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
4. I'll lay my life's burden, O Lord, at Thy feet,
Where angels are waiting with love's welcome sweet;
The portals of glory are open for me:
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
The shadows are stretching afar o'er the lea,
Then oh! let me anchor beyond the dark sea.
Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm weary. I'm fainting; my day's work is done]
Beyond the Dark Sea
The church has waited long
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #815 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 The Church has waited long
Her absent Lord to see;
And still in loneliness she waits,
A friendless stranger she.
2 How long, O Lord our God,
Holy and true and good,
Wilt thou not judge thy suffering Church,
Her sighs and tears and blood?
3 Saint after saint on earth,
Has lived and loved and died;
And as they left us, one by one,
We laid them side by side.
4 We laid them down to sleep,
But not in hope forlorn;
We left them but to slumber there,
Till the last glorious morn.
5 We long to hear thy voice,
To see thee face to face,
To share thy crown and glory then,
As now we share thy grace.
6 Come, Lord, and wipe away
The curse, the sin, the stain,
And make this blighted world of ours
Thine own fair world again. Tune Title: LEIGHTON
The church has waited long
Hark! hark! hear the blest tidings
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #831 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Hark! hark! hear the blest tidings;
Soon, soon, Jesus will come,
Robed, robed, in honor and glory,
To gather his ransomed ones home,
Yes, yes, O yes,
To gather his ransomed ones home.
2 Joy, joy, sound it more loudly,
Sing, sing, Glory to God!
Soon, soon, Jesus is coming,
Publish the tidings abroad.
Yes, yes, O yes,
Publish the tidings abroad.
3 Bright, bright, seraphs attending,
Shouts, shouts, filling the air;
Down, down, swiftly from heaven,
Jesus our Lord will appear.
Yes, yes, O yes,
Jesus our Lord will appear.
4 Now, now, through a glass darkly,
Shine, shine, visions to come;
Soon, soon, we shall behold them,
Cloudless and bright in our home.
Yes, yes, O yes,
Cloudless and bright in our home.
5 Long, long, we have been waiting,
Who, who, love his blest name;
Now, now, we are delighting,
Jesus is near to proclaim.
Yes, yes, O yes,
Jesus is near to proclaim.
6 Still, still, rest on the promise,
Cling, cling, fast to his word;
Wait, wait, if he should tarry,
Patiently wait for the Lord.
Yes, yes, O yes,
Patiently wait for the Lord. Tune Title: GLAD TIDINGS
Hark! hark! hear the blest tidings
Jesus soon is coming
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #872 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work First Line: Long for my Saviour I've been waiting Lyrics: 1 Long for my Saviour I've been waiting,
Long time have watched by night and day;
Feared, lest my faith and hope abating,
I should lose courage by the way.
Chorus:
Jesus soon is coming;
This is my song;
Cheers the heart when joys depart,
And foes are pressing strong.
2 Here in this vale of sin and sorrow
I have been wandering many years,
Still looking for that happy morrow
When God would wipe away my tears. [Chorus]
3 Ofttimes the tempter comes in power,
Fain then would lead my steps astray;
But when the clouds begin to lower,
Hope turns the darkness into day. [Chorus]
4 O it will be but little longer
I must these many woes endure;
Then let my faith and hope grow stronger;
My Father's promise still is sure. [Chorus] Tune Title: EXPECTATION
Jesus soon is coming
Christ, the Lord, will come again
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #823 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Christ, the Lord, will come again,
None shall wait for him in vain;
I shall then his glory see;
Christ will come and call for me.
2 Then, when the Archangel's voice
Shakes the earth and rends the skies,
Rising millions shall proclaim
Blessings on the Saviour's name.
3 Hail! redeeming Son of God!
Ransomed hosts will shout aloud;
Praise, eternal praise be given
To the Lord of earth and heaven! Tune Title: PLEYEL
Christ, the Lord, will come again
"Hold Fast Till I Come"
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #894 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: Sweet promise is giv'n to all who believe Refrain First Line: "Hold fast till I come;" sweet promise of heav'n Lyrics: 1. Sweet promise is giv'n to all who believe,
"Behold I come quickly, mine own to receive;
Hold fast till I come; the danger is great;
Sleep not as do others; be watchful, and wait,"
Chorus:
"Hold fast till I come;" sweet promise of heavn'n,
"The kingdom restored, to you shall be giv'n."
"Come, enter my joy, sit down on my throne;
Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come."
2. We'll "watch unto pray'r" with lamps burning bright;
He comes to all others a "thief in the night."
We know he is near, but know not the day,
As spring shows that summer is not far away. [Chorus]
3. Yes! this is our hope, 'tis built on His word,
The glorious appearing of Jesus, our Lord;
Of promises all, it stands as the sum:
"Behold I come quickly, hold fast till I come." [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sweet promise is giv'n to all who believe]
"Hold Fast Till I Come"
Behold the Saviour at the door!
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #787 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Behold the Saviour at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Has waited long, is waiting still,
You treat no other friend so ill.
2 He counsels thee to buy of him
Gold tried by fire, and raiment clean;
Anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see,
And put away thy stains from thee.
3 O, hear the faithful Witness' voice,
He offers now a final choice;
Thou art offensive, O lukewarm!
Therefore be zealous and reform.
4 His mission now is almost o'er,
Before the throne he'll plead no more;
The filthy must his filth retain,
He that is holy, so remain.
5 His locks with dews of night are wet,
But at thy heart he lingereth yet.
O wake, and open wide the door;
Bid thy Beloved wait no more.
5 Yea, bring him in, a welcome guest;
So shalt thou in his presence rest,
And in communion sweet and free,
Shalt sup with him and he with thee. Tune Title: HARTEL
Behold the Saviour at the door!
Fear not, little flock, 'tis your Father's good pleasure
Author: F. E. Belden Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #867 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Fear not, little flock 'tis your Father's good pleasure
To give you the glorious kingdom above;
To grant you the precious and eternal treasure
Of life everlasting, a gift of his love.
2 No more shall ye suffer for Christ, tribulation.
No more shall ye rudely be scattered and torn;
Your trials and sorrows, your fears and temptations,
Will shortly be over; no more shall ye mourn.
3 Earth has not the bliss which in heaven is offered,
And knows not the joys that await all the blest;
The saints are the heirs to the kingdom that's proffered,
The kingdom of righteousness, kingdom of rest.
4 Then fear not, ye flock, for your Shepherd, returning,
Shall gather his sheep in his heavenly fold;
Shall lead you in pastures for which ye are yearning,
And shelter you safe in the city of gold. Tune Title: LITTLE FLOCK
Fear not, little flock, 'tis your Father's good pleasure
Happy day! happy day!
Author: U. Smith Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #793 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work First Line: O happy day! that bursts the tomb Lyrics: 1 O happy day! that bursts the tomb,
And sets the joyful prisoners free;
That lifts the saints from death and gloom
To life and immortality.
Chorus:
Happy day! happy day!
For thee we'll wait and watch and pray;
We bid thy hours no more delay;
O chase the shades of night away.
Happy day! happy day!
For thee we'll wait and watch and pray.
2 O happy day! when earth so bright,
In Eden robes shall bloom again;
Her beauty no decay shall blight,
Nor death e'er tread her wide domain. [Chorus]
3 O happy day! when far around,
Through all this universal frame,
One glorious anthem shall resound
Of blessing to Jehovah's name. [Chorus]
4 O happy day! that knows no night;
No sorrow with thy joy shall blend;
No clouds shall e'er obscure thy light;
Thy scenes of glory ne'er shall end. [Chorus]
Tune Title: HARMONY CHANT
Happy day! happy day!
Watchful at His Gate
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Christ in Song #714 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: Ye servants of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait;
Observant of his heavn'ly word,
And watchful at his gate.
Observant of his heav'nly word,
And watchful at his gate.
2 Let all your lamps be bright,
And trim the golden flame;
Gird up your loins as in his sight;
His coming thus proclaim.
Gird up your loins as in his sight;
His coming thus proclaim.
3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command,
And while we speak, he's near;
Mark the first signal of his hand,
And ready all appear.
Mark the first signal of his hand,
And ready all appear.
4 O, happy servant he,
In such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crown'd.
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crown'd. Languages: English Tune Title: EL KADER
Watchful at His Gate
Guard Thy Children
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #735 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: Gracious Father, guard thy children Lyrics: 1 Gracious Father, guard thy children
From the foe's destructive pow'r;
Save O save them, Lord, from falling
In this dark and trying hour.
Thou wilt surely prove thy people,
All our graces must be tried;
But thy word illumes our pathway,
And in God we still confide.
2 We are in the time of waiting;
Soon we shall behold our Lord,
Wafted far away from sorrow,
To receive our rich reward.
Keep us, Lord, till thine appearing,
Pure, unspotted from the world;
Let thy Holy Spirit cheer us
Till thy banner is unfurled.
Languages: English Tune Title: GREENVILLE
Guard Thy Children
My soul is happy when I hear
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #795 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 My soul is happy when I hear
The Saviour is so nigh,
And longs to see his sign appear
Upon the opening sky.
2 I love to wait, and watch, and pray,
And trust his living word,
And feel the coming of that day
No longer is deferred.
3 Then, waiting brethren, let us sing,
He will not tarry long,
And fill with joy the hours that bring
The glory of our song.
4 Yes, he will come; no longer fear,
Though earth and hell assail;
His word attests the moment near,
And that can never fail. Tune Title: ZERAH
My soul is happy when I hear
The glories of that heavenly land
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #798 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 The glories of that heavenly land
I've ofttimes felt before;
But what I feel is just a taste,
And makes me long for more,
And makes me long for more.
2 Had I the pinions of a dove,
I'd fly and be at rest;
Then would I go to Christ, my love,
And dwell among the blest.
3 O! could I reach my heavenly home,
And ne'er return again;
I would not think the seasons long
That I should suffer pain.
4 But Patience bids us wait awhile!
The crown's for them that fight;
The prize for those that win the race
By faith, and not by sight.
5 Through faith we look to yonder prize,
Laid up in heaven above;
Says Hope, "It shortly shall be mine,"
"I'll wear it soon," says Love. Tune Title: CHOPIN
The glories of that heavenly land
Jesus, our Hope, our Life, our Heaven
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #800 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Hope, our Life, our Heaven,
The lingering times have flown;
To thee the kingdom now is given;
Return and claim thine own.
2 And, as we wait, along the skies
Unearthly glory steals;
And our glad spirits seem to rise,
To haste thy chariot wheels.
3 Although they seem to linger, still
Thy retinue on high
Is marshalled, and awaits the will
That bids their myriads fly.
4 Then we will wait, nor deem too long
The closing hours of grace;
But trim our lamps with cheerful song,
Till we shall see thy face.
5 Safe with the ransomed we shall stand,
And raise the victor's song;
A golden harp in every hand,
And praise on every tongue. Tune Title: CHOPIN
Jesus, our Hope, our Life, our Heaven
In expectation sweet
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #816 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 In expectation sweet,
We'll wait, and sing, and pray,
Till Christ's triumphal car we meet,
And see an endless day.
2 He comes! the conqueror comes!
Death falls beneath his sword;
The joyful prisoners burst the tombs,
And rise to meet their Lord.
3 The trumpet sounds, Awake!
The saints the call obey;
Their joyful upward flight they take
To realms of endless day.
4 Thrice happy morn for those
Who love the ways of peace;
No night of sorrow e'er shall close
Or shade their perfect bliss. Tune Title: LEIGHTON
In expectation sweet
Gracious Father, guard thy children
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #843 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Gracious Father, guard thy children
From the foe's destructive power;
Save, O save them, Lord from falling
In this dark and trying hour.
Thou wilt surely prove thy people,
All our graces must be tried;
But thy word illumes our pathway,
And in God we still confide.
2 We are in the time of waiting;
Soon we shall behold our Lord,
Wafted far away from sorrow,
To receive our rich reward.
Keep us, Lord, till thine appearing,
Pure, unspotted from the world;
Let thy Holy Spirit cheer us
Till thy banner is unfurled.
3 With what joyful exultation
Shall the saints thy banner see,
When the Lord for whom we've waited
Shall proclaim the Jubilee!
Freedom from this world's pollutions;
Freedom from all sin and pain;
Freedom from the wiles of Satan,
And from death's destructive reign. Tune Title: DAWNING
Gracious Father, guard thy children
Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #850 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come, and by thyself revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath.
Thou, new heaven and earth's Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise;
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring day up-on our eyes.
2 Still we wait for thy appearing;
Life and joy thy beams impart,
Chasing all our fears, and cheering
Every poor benighted heart.
Come, extend thy wonted favor
To our ruined, guilty race;
Come, thou blest, exalted Saviour!
Come, apply thy saving grace.
3 By thine all-atoning merit
Every burdened soul release;
By the teachings of thy Spirit
Guide us into perfect peace;
So shall we, at thine appearing,
Wait thy smiling face to see;
So, the joyful summons hearing,
Enter into rest with thee. Tune Title: LOVE DIVINE
Light of those whose dreary dwelling
There is a King of glory
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #870 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 There is a King of glory,
Ere long on earth to rise,
Sung in prophetic story,
Descending from the skies;
The Babe of Bethlehem 'tis he;
It is the man of Calvary,
Not crowned with thorns, and gory,
But crowned with glory now!
Not crowned with thorns to-day,
Not mocked and led away,
But crowned with everlasting glory now!
2 He cometh, cometh speedy,
To save his suffering saints,
Saints groaning, waiting, ready,
And endeth their complaints;
With joy they meet him in the air,
And shout the swelling triumph there;
No longer poor and needy,
But crowned with glory now!
Not one's reviled to-day!
None stumble in the way
All crowned with everlasting glory now.
3 O tears, and sin, and sighing,
Now let your prisoner go,
Discharged from pain and dying
And from a world of woe;
I go to Christ, he comes to me,
We meet in bright eternity,
On clouds he cometh flying,
On clouds of glory now!
Victorious in his wars,
Full many a palm he bears,
And crowns of everlasting glory now!
4 O, what is tribulation,
And all the ills I bear,
Compared with this salvation,
And all the glory there?
Behold a city fair and high,
Bright capital of earth and sky,
The joy of all creation,
And filled with glory now!
The armies of his grace,
Triumphant reach the place:
'Tis glory, everlasting glory, now!
5 There every sight that pleases,
There every sound that cheers,
There sweet, immortal breezes,
Inspire the balmy years;
There all the just join in a band,
From every age, from every land,
While o'er them reigns King Jesus,
With crowns of glory now!
The people of his grace,
Have reached the heavenly place:
'Tis glory, everlasting glory, now! Tune Title: KING OF GLORY
There is a King of glory
Dawn
Hymnal: Christ in Song #935 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: O'er the distant mountain breaking Lyrics: 1. O'er the distant mountain breaking,
Comes the red'ning dawn of day;
Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking,
Rise, and sing, and watch, and pray;
'Tis the Saviour 'Tis the Saviour
On his bright returning way.
2. O thou long-expected! weary
Waits my anxious soul for thee;
Life is dark, and earth is dreary
Where thy light I do not see:
O my Saviour, O my Saviour,
When wilt thou return to me?
3. Long, too long, in sin and sadness,
Far away from thee I pine;
When, O when shall I the gladness
Of thy Spirit feel in mine?
O my Saviour, O my Saviour,
When shall I be wholly thine?
4. Nearer is my soul's salvation,
Spent the night, the day at hand;
Keep me in my lowly station,
Watching for thee, till I stand,
O my Saviour, O my Saviour,
In thy bright and promised land.
5. With my lamp well-trimm'd and burning,
Swift to hear, and slow to roam,
Watching for thy glad returning
To restore me to my home;
Come, my Saviour, Come, my Saviour,
O my Saviour, quickly come! Languages: English
Dawn
Come, Lord, and tarry not
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #814 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Come, Lord, and tarry not;
Bring the long-looked-for day;
O why these years of waiting here?
O why this long delay?
2 Come, for creation groans,
Impatient of thy stay;
Worn out by these long years of ill,
These ages of delay.
3 Come, for the corn is ripe!
Put in thy sickle now;
Reap the great harvest of the earth;
Sower and reaper thou.
4 Come, spoil the strong man's house,
Bind him and cast him hence;
Show thyself stronger than the strong,
Thyself Omnipotence.
5 Come, and begin thy reign
Of everlasting peace;
Come, take the kingdom to thyself,
Great King of righteousness.
Tune Title: LEIGHTON
Come, Lord, and tarry not
Thou Judge of quick and dead
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #818 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Thou Judge of quick and dead,
Before whose bar severe,
With holy joy or guilty dread,
We all shall soon appear,
Our cautioned souls prepare
For that tremendous day,
And fill us now with watchful care,
And stir us up to pray:
2 To pray, and wait the hour,
That awful hour unknown,
When, robed in majesty and power,
Thou shalt from heaven come down,
The immortal Son of man,
To judge the human race
With all thy Father's dazzling train,
With all thy glorious grace.
3 O may we all be found
Obedient to thy word,
Attentive to the trumpet's sound,
And looking for our Lord:
O may we thus insure
A lot among the blest,
And watch a moment to secure
An everlasting rest. Tune Title: BONAR
Thou Judge of quick and dead
Jesus died on Calvary's mountain
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #820 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Jesus died on Calvary's mountain
Long time ago,
And salvation's rolling fountain
Now freely flows.
2 Once his voice, in tones of pity,
Melted in woe,
As he wept o'er Judah's city,
Long time ago.
3 Jesus died, yet lives forever,
No more to die,
Bleeding Jesus, blessed Saviour,
Now reigns on high.
4 Now in heaven he's interceding
For dying men;
Soon he'll finish all his pleading,
And come again.
5 Budding fig-trees tell that summer
Dawns o'er the land;
Signs portend that Jesus' coming
Is near at hand.
6 Children, let your lamps be burning,
In hope of heaven,
Waiting for our Lord's returning
At dawn or even.
7 When he comes, a voice from heaven
Shall pierce the tomb:
"Come, ye blessed of my Father,
Children, come home." Tune Title: LONG TIME AGO
Jesus died on Calvary's mountain
I long to behold him arrayed
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #840 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 I long to behold him arrayed
With glory and light from above;
The King in his beauty displayed,
His beauty of holiest love:
I languish, and sigh to be there,
Where Jesus hath fixed his abode;
O, when shall we meet in the air,
And fly to the mountain of God?
2 With him, I on Zion shall stand,
For Jesus has spoken the word;
The breadth of Immanuel's land,
Survey, by the side of my Lord.
But when, on thy bosom reclined,
Thy face I am strengthened to see,
My fullness of rapture I find,
My heaven of heavens, in thee.
3 How happy the people whose home
Is found in the city of God!
As pilgrims no more they shall roam,
Nor travel a dangerous road.
Physician divine, unto me
Thy soul-healing blessing now give,
And keep me while waiting for thee,
And then to that city receive. Tune Title: CONTRAST
I long to behold him arrayed
Pilgrims, on! the day is dawning
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #848 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Pilgrims, on! the day is dawning;
Strike your tents, and homeward haste:
Sleep not while the blush of morning
Calls you on the desert waste,
Though the way is dark and dreary,
Life's sharp anguish must be borne;
Courage, then, ye faint and weary,
Linger not to weep and morn.
2 Pilgrims, on! the storm is beating,
Beating wildly on your way:
Tarry not, the time is fleeting;
Shall the storm your footsteps stay?
Hasten on, through joy and sorrow,
Or whatever may betide,
Wait not for the calm to-morrow,
Faithful at your work abide.
3 Pilgrims, on! what though in dangers,
Life's eventful course pursue;
Labor on, ye friendless strangers,
Grace will guide you safely through.
What if trials must befall you!
What if fierce temptations rise!
Shall earth's bitter strife appall you
While contending for the prize?
4 Pilgrims, on! there's rest in heaven,
Rest from every anxious care,
Rest in Jesus' smiles, forgiven,
Peaceful and eternal there.
O, 'twere sweet to toil in sadness,
O, 'twere well the cross to bear,
If, at last in joy and gladness,
We may rest forever there! Tune Title: ONWARD
Pilgrims, on! the day is dawning
O'er the distant mountain breaking
Author: John S. B. Monsell Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #856 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 O'er the distant mountain breaking,
Comes the reddening dawn of day;
Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking,
Rise, and sing, and watch, and pray;
'Tis the Saviour
On his bright returning way.
2 O thou long-expected, weary
Waits my anxious soul for thee;
Life is dark and earth is dreary
Where thy light I do not see:
O my Saviour,
When wilt thou return to me?
3 Long, too long, in sin and sadness,
Far away from thee I pine;
When, O when, shall I the gladness
Of thy Spirit feel in mine?
O my Saviour,
When shall I be wholly thine?
4 Nearer is my soul's salvation,
Spent the night, the day at hand;
Keep me in my lowly station,
Watching for thee, till I stand,
O my Saviour,
In thy bright and promised land.
5 With my lamp well-trimmed and burning
Swift to hear, and slow to roam,
Watching for thy glad returning
To restore me to my home;
Come, my Saviour,
O my Saviour, quickly come! Tune Title: ZION
O'er the distant mountain breaking
Christ is coming! let creation
Author: John R. Macduff Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #858 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Christ is coming! let creation
Bid her groans and travails cease;
Let the glorious proclamation
Hope restore and faith increase;
Christ is coming!
Come, thou blessed Prince of peace!
2 Earth can now but tell the story
Of thy bitter cross and pain;
She shall yet behold thy glory
When thou comest back to reign;
Christ is coming!
Let each heart repeat the strain.
3 Long thy exiles have been pining,
Far from rest, and home, and thee;
But, in heavenly vesture shining,
Soon they shall thy glory see;
Christ is coming!
Hast the joyous jubilee.
4 With that "blessed hope" before us,
Let no harp remain unstrung;
Let the mighty advent chorus
Onward roll, from tongue to tongue;
Christ is coming!
Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come! Tune Title: TAMWORTH
Christ is coming! let creation
As drowsy earth is dreaming still
Author: R. F. Cottrell Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #789 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 As drowsy earth is dreaming still
Of coming good and golden days,
An angel voice the heavens thrill:
Fear God, ye people, give him praise;
2 The long-appointed Judgment hour
Is come at last; worship ye him
Who by his own almighty power
Made heaven, earth, sea, and gushing stream.
3 Another cry the earth doth greet,
The second angel's voice divine:
Great Babel's fall is now complete;
Nations are drunken with her wine.
4 Now the third angel's voice resounds,
A final, fearful, warning voice
Against false worship; and propounds
God's word and worship for men's choice.
5 Here saints in patience waiting stand,
Through faith obedient to God's will,
Fulfilling each divine command
Till called to stand on Zion's hill. Tune Title: HARTEL
As drowsy earth is dreaming still
Dear Saviour, here we fainting lie
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #802 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Dear Saviour, here we fainting lie,
And long to see thy face;
Descend, O Jesus, from on high,
In mercy to our race.
2 How long shall that bright hour delay?
When will our Lord appear?
We long to see the glorious day
When Jesus will draw near.
3 We wait to see our Lord descend,
Arrayed in robes of light;
To Satan's kingdom put an end,
And claim his proper right.
4 We long to hear the trumpet sound,
And see the just arise;
We long to see our Saviour crowned,
And meet him in the skies. Tune Title: ABRIDGE
Dear Saviour, here we fainting lie
O how I long with Christ to be
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #804 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 O how I long with Christ to be,
And in his presence rest!
He draws my soul most wondrously;
I to his bosom haste.
2 Me for thy coming, Lord, prepare;
Grant I may ready be
Whene'er thou comest, without fear
To meet and welcome thee.
3 Meanwhile may I in spirit view
Thy sufferings, cross, and death;
These to my heart be daily new,
While thou shalt give me breath.
4 Thus will my wants be well supplied,
Thus will my soul with grace
Abundantly be satisfied,
And kept in heavenly peace. Tune Title: ABRIDGE
O how I long with Christ to be
O land of rest, for thee I sigh
Author: Elizabeth Mills Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #807 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 O land of rest, for thee I sigh;
When will the moment come
When I shall lay my armor by,
And dwell with Christ at home?
2 No tranquil joys on earth I know,
No peaceful, sheltering dome;
This world's a wilderness of woe,
This world is not my home.
3 To Jesus Christ I sought for rest;
He bade me cease to roam,
And fly for succor to his breast,
And he'd conduct me home.
4 When by affliction sharply tried,
Faith tells of scenes to come,
Those endless joys prepared above,
And then I sigh for home.
5 Weary of wandering round and round
This vale of sin and gloom,
I long to leave the unhallowed ground,
And dwell with Christ at home. Tune Title: LAND OF REST
O land of rest, for thee I sigh
Ye servants of the Lord
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #810 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait;
Observant of his heavenly word,
And watchful at his gate;
Observant of his heavenly word,
And watchful at his gate.
2 Let all your lamps be bright,
And trim the golden flame;
Gird up your loins as in his sight;
His coming thus proclaim.
3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command,
And while we speak, he's near;
Mark the first signal of his hand,
And ready all appear.
4 O, happy servant he,
In such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crowned. Tune Title: EL KADER
Ye servants of the Lord
Hasten, Lord, the promised hour
Author: Josiah Conder Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #825 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Hasten, Lord, the promised hour;
Come in glory, come in power;
Still thy foes are unsubdued;
Nature sighs to be renewed.
2 Time has nearly reached its sum;
All things wait for thee to come;
Jesus, whom all worlds adore,
Come, and reign forevermore. Tune Title: PLEYEL
Hasten, Lord, the promised hour
Lo! an angel loud proclaiming
Author: H. S. Gurney Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #859 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Lo! an angel loud proclaiming,
Brings the gospel of good cheer;
Every kindred, tongue, and people,
Fear the Lord, soon to appear!
Proclamation
Of the hour of Judgment near.
2 Lo! another angel follows,
With another solemn cry;
"Babylon the great is fallen!"
Peals like thunder through the sky:
"Let my people
Now from all her errors fly."
3 Yet, a third and solemn message
Now a final doom proclaims;
All who worship beast or image
Soon shall feel the avenging flames:
Grace no longer
Shelters their unworthy names.
4 Here are they who now are waiting,
And have patience to endure;
While the dragon's hosts are raging,
These confide in God, secure:
Faith of Jesus
And commandments keep them pure. Tune Title: TAMWORTH
Lo! an angel loud proclaiming
Jesus Comes
Author: Mrs. Phoebe Palmer Hymnal: Christ in Song #877 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking Refrain First Line: Lo! he comes, lo! Jesus comes Lyrics: 1. Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking;
Lo! the powers of heav'n are shaking;
Keep your lamps all trimm'd and burning,
Ready for your Lord's returning.
Refrain:
Lo! he comes, lo! Jesus comes;
Lo! he comes, he comes, all glorious!
Jesus comes to reign victorious,
Lo! he, comes, yes, Jesus comes.
2. Lo! the promise of your Saviour,
Pardoned sin and purchased favor,
Blood-wash'd robes and crowns of glory;
Haste to tell redemption's story. [Refrain]
3. Kingdoms at their base are crumbling,
Hark! his chariot wheels are rumbling;
Tell, O tell of grace abounding,
Whilst the seventh trump is sounding. [Refrain]
4. Nations wane, tho' proud and stately;
Christ his kingdom hasteneth greatly;
Earth her latest pangs is summing;
Shout, ye saints, your Lord is coming. [Refrain]
5. Sinners, come, while Christ is pleading;
Now for you he's interceding;
Haste, ere grace and time diminished
Shall proclaim the mystery finished. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking]
Jesus Comes
We Would See Jesus
Author: Anna B. Warner Hymnal: Christ in Song #870 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: "We would see Jesus;" for the shadows lengthen Lyrics: 1. "We would see Jesus;" for the shadows lengthen
Across the little landscape of our life;
We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen
For the last conflict in this mortal strife.
2. "We would see Jesus," Rock of our salvation,
Whereon our feet were set with sov'reign grace;
Not life, nor death, with all their agitation,
Can thence remove us, gazing on his face.
3. "We would see Jesus;" other lights are paling,
Which for long years we did rejoice to see;
The blessings of this sinful world are failing;
We would not mourn them, in exchange for Thee.
4. "We would see Jesus;" this is all we're needing,
Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight;
We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading,
Soon to return and end this mortal night!
Languages: English Tune Title: ["We would see Jesus;" for the shadows lengthen]
We Would See Jesus
When God descends with men to dwell
Hymnal: Christ in Song #924 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ Lyrics: 1. When God descends with men to dwell,
And all creation wakes anew,
What tongue can half the wonders tell?
What eye the dazzling glory view?
What eye the dazzling glory view?
2. Celestial streams shall gently flow,
The wilderness shall joyful be,
Lilies on parched grounds shall grow,
And gladness spring on every tree;
And gladness spring on every tree;
3. The high and low shall meet in love,
All pride shall die, and meekness reign,
When Christ descends from worlds above
To dwell with men on earth again.
To dwell with men on earth again. Languages: English
When God descends with men to dwell
Till He Come
Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #277 (1909) Topics: Waiting for Christ First Line: Till he come, O let the words Tune Title: [Till he come, O let the words]
Till He Come
Till He Come
Author: E. H. Bickersteth Hymnal: Christ in Song #653 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: "Till He come!" O let the words Lyrics: 1 "Till He come!" O let the words
Linger on the trembling chords;
Let the "little while" between,
In their golden light be seen;
Let us think how heav'n and home
Lie beyond that "Till He come!"
2 When the weary ones we love,
From the cares of earth remove,
When their words of hope and cheer
Fall no longer on our ear,
Hush! be ev'ry murmur dumb,
It is only "Till He come!"
3 Clouds and darkness round us press;
Would we have one sorrow less?
All the sharpness of the cross,
All that tells the world is loss,
Death and darkness and the tomb,
Pain us only "Till He come!"
Languages: English Tune Title: ELTHAM
Till He Come
Heir of the Kingdom
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #679 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: Heir of the kingdom, O why dost thou slumber? Lyrics: 1 Heir of the kingdom, O why dost thou slumber?
Why art thou sleeping so near thy blest home?
Wake thee, arouse thee, and gird on thine armor,
Speed, for the moments are hurrying on.
2 Earth's mighty nations, in strife and commotion,
Tremble with terror, and sink in dismay;
Listen, 'tis naught but the chariot's loud rumbling;
Heir of the kingdom, no longer delay.
3 Stay not, O stay not for earth's vain allurements!
See how its glory is passing away;
Break the strong fetters the foe hath bound o'er thee;
Heir of the kingdom, turn, turn thee away.
4 Keep the eye single, the head upward lifted;
Watch for the glory of earth's coming King;
Lo! o'er the mountaintops light is now breaking;
Heir of the kingdom, rejoice ye and sing. Languages: English Tune Title: RODMAN
Heir of the Kingdom
How Long?
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #716 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: How long, O Lord our Saviour Lyrics: 1 How long, O Lord our Saviour,
Wilt thou remain away?
Our hearts are growing weary
Of thy so long delay.
O when shall come the moment,
When, brighter far than morn,
The sunshine of thy glory
Shall on thy people dawn?
2 How long, O gracious Master,
Wilt thou thy household leave?
So long hast thou now tarried,
Few thy return believe.
Immersed in sloth and folly,
Thy servants, Lord, we see;
And few of us stand ready
With joy to welcome thee.
3 O, wake thy slumb'ring people;
Send forth the solemn cry;
Let all the saints repeat it,
"The Saviour draweth nigh!"
May all our lamps be burning,
Our loins well girded be,
Each longing heart preparing
With joy thy face to see.
Languages: English Tune Title: WEBB
How Long?
Let us keep steadfast guard
Author: Breviary Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #813 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Let us keep steadfast guard
With lighted hearts all night,
That when Christ comes, we stand prepared,
And meet him with delight.
2 At midnight's season chill
Lay Paul and Silas bound,
Bound and in prison, sang they still,
And singing, freedom found.
3 Our prison is this earth,
And yet we sing to thee:
Break sin's strong fetters, lead us forth,
Set us, believing, free! Tune Title: EL KADER
Let us keep steadfast guard
I Will Not Let Thee Go
Author: J. Fawcett Hymnal: Christ in Song #844 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: Thou Coming One, our wants relieve Lyrics: 1. Thou coming One, our wants relieve
In this our evil day;
To all thy tempted followers give
The pow'r to watch and pray.
Long as our fiery trials last,
Long as the cross we bear,
O may our souls on thee be cast,
In all-prevailing pray'r.
2. The pow'r of interceding grace
Give us in faith to claim;
To wrestle till we see thy face,
And know thy hidden name.
Till then thy perfect love impart;
Till thou appear below
Be this the cry of ev'ry heart,
"I will not let thee go."
3. I will not let thee go, unless
Thou tell thy name to me;
With all thy great salvation bless,
And make me all like thee.
Then shall I on the mountain-top
Behold thy open face,
Where faith in sight is swallowed up,
And prayer in joyful praise. Languages: English Tune Title: PERSEVERANCE
I Will Not Let Thee Go
Lift your heads, the day is breaking
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #851 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work First Line: Lift your heads with faith, the morrow Lyrics: 1 Lift your heads with faith, the morrow
Downeth brighter than to-day,
Angel hands with lift the shadows,
Chase the gathering gloom away.
Chorus:
Lift your heads, the day is breaking
Soon the morning will appear;
Signs proclaim the Lord is coming;
Lift your heads; the day draws near.
2 Art thou lonely, sad, and weary,
Watching through the silent night?
Dry thy tears, the orient glistens
Like a thread of silver light. [Chorus]
3 What though wars and earth's commotions
Cause men's hearts to fail with fear?
God, your Father, rules the nations,
Christ will for his saints appear. [Chorus] Tune Title: GOOD CHEER
Lift your heads, the day is breaking
Lift your heads, ye friends of Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #855 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 Lift your heads, ye friends of Jesus,
Partners in his patience here;
Christ, to all believers precious,
Lord of lords shall soon appear.
Mark the tokens
Of his heavenly kingdom near.
2 Yes, the prize shall soon be given;
We his open face shall see;
Love, the earnest of our heaven,
Love our full reward shall be;
Love shall crown us
Kings through all eternity. Tune Title: ZION
Lift your heads, ye friends of Jesus
Thy kingdom come. Thus day by day
Hymnal: Christ in Song #926 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ Lyrics: 1. Thy kingdom come. Thus day by day
We lift our hands to God and pray;
But who has ever duly weighed
The meaning of the words he said?
The meaning of the words he said?
2. Thy kingdom come. O day of joy,
When praise shall every tongue employ;
When hate and strife and war shall cease,
And man with man shall be at peace.
And man with man shall be at peace.
3. Jesus shall reign on Zion's hill,
And all the earth with glory fill;
His word shall Paradise restore,
And sin and death afflict no more.
And sin and death afflict no more. Languages: English
Thy kingdom come. Thus day by day
A little while, our Lord shall come
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #788 (1886) Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Lyrics: 1 A little while, our Lord shall come,
And we shall wander here no more;
He'll take us to our Father's home,
Where he for us has gone before.
2 A little while, he'll come again;
Let us the precious hours redeem,
Our only grief to give him pain,
Our joy to serve and follow him.
3 A little while, 'twill soon be past,
Why should we shun the shame and cross;
O let us in his footsteps haste,
Counting for him all else but loss.
4 A little while, come, Saviour, come!
For thee thy church has tarried long;
Take thy poor, wearied pilgrims home,
To sing the new, eternal song.
Tune Title: HARTEL
A little while, our Lord shall come
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