The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2175

2175. Hasten, Lord, Thy Coming

1. We are waiting, blessèd Jesus,
Watching, waiting, still for Thee;
Thou hast told us Thou art coming,
We are waiting patiently.

Refrain
Hasten Thou, dear Lord, Thy coming,
We hosannas then shall sing,
Shouting Glory! Hallelujah!
Crown Immanuel, the King!

2. Lamps all trimmed and brightly burning,
Ready we would always be;
For the cry, The Bridegroom cometh!
We are waiting eagerly. [Refrain]

3. Occupying, till Thou comest;
Thus Thy Word we would obey;
Then, O Lord, Thou wilt reward us,
On that bright and gladsome day. [Refrain]

4. Now in Heaven, Thou dost tarry,
Our high priest within the veil,
While we wait for Thine appearing,
Knowing well Thou wilt not fail. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We are waiting, blessèd Jesus
• Title: Hasten, Lord, Thy Coming
• Author: William Wallace Ketchum (1918)
• Refrain First Line: Hasten Thou, dear Lord, Thy coming
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of the Great Salvation, by William M. Runyan & Daniel Towner (Wichita, Kansas: The Runyan Music Publishing Company, circa 1919), number 163
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [We are waiting, blessèd Jesus]
• Composer: Daniel Brink Towner
• Incipit: 34556 45433 35254
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain