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7. Salvation’s Tidal Wave

1 A tidal wave is drawing near, is coming sure and soon,
Salvation full and free shall over all the world be known;
The gospel preached in every clime and land beneath the sun,
‘Tis coming, ‘tis coming, ‘tis coming by and by.

Refrain:
‘Tis coming by and by, ‘tis coming by and by,
The dawning of a better day lights up the eastern sky;
The jubilee of holiness on rapid wings draws nigh,
‘Tis coming, ‘tis coming, ‘tis coming by and by.

2 A tidal wave of gospel power by prophets long foretold,
When God his Spirit shall outpour upon the young and old;
Your daughters and your sons shall prophesy with courage bold,
‘Tis coming, ‘tis coming, ‘tis coming by and by. [Refrain]

3 Be glad, ye children of our God, rejoice in Christ your King,
Into the storehouse of the Lord your tithes and off’rings bring;
‘Tis near at hand, that glorious day, lift up your voice and sing,
‘Tis coming, ‘tis coming, ‘tis coming by and by. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: A tidal wave is drawing near, is coming sure and soon
Title: Salvation’s Tidal Wave
Author: Mrs. C. H. M.
Refrain First Line: 'Tis coming by and by
Publication Date: 1908
Scripture:
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [A tidal wave is drawing near]
Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
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