Laudes Domini ‎#1082

1082. Christ's coming

1 Jesus! thy church with longing eyes,
For thine expected coming waits;
When will the promised light arise,
And glory beam from Zion's gates?

2 E'en now, when tempests round us fall,
And wintry clouds o'ercast the sky,
Thy words with pleasure we recall,
And deem that our redemption's nigh.

3 Oh, come and reign o'er ever land;
Let Satan from his throne be hurled;
All nations bow to thy command,
And grace revive a dying world.

4 Teach us, in watchfulness and prayer,
To wait for the appointed hour;
And fit us, by thy grace, to share
The triumphs of thy conquering power.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus! thy church, with longing eyes
• Title: Christ's coming
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Church: Missions of; Church: Work of; Kingdom of Christ: Prayed for; Missions
• Notes: Public Domain

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