
Hymnal: Laudes Domini #497 (1884) First Line: Lo! what a glorious sight appears Lyrics: 1 Lo! what a glorious sight appears,
To our believing eyes!
The earth and seas are passed away,
And the old rolling skies.
2 From the third heaven where God resides--
That holy, happy place,--
The New Jerusalem comes down,
Adorned with shining grace.
3 Attending angels shout for joy,
And the bright armies sing,--
"Mortals! behold the sacred seat
Of your descending King:--
4 "The God of glory, down to men,
Removes his blest abode;
Men, the dear objects of his grace,
And he their loving God:--
5 "His own soft hand shall wipe the tears
From every weeping eye;
And pains, and groans, and griefs, and fears,
And death itself shall die!"
6 How long, dear Saviour! oh, how long
Shall this bright hour delay?
Fly swifter round, ye wheels of time!
And bring the welcome day. Languages: English Tune Title: NORTHFIELD
"Your descending King"