SDA Hymnal 219
When Jesus Comes in Glory
Words: Fanny J. CrosbyMusic: John R. SweneyTune: GLORY SONG10.8.10.8.10.8.10.8
1When Jesus comes in glory, as Lord and King of kings,
O what a wondrous story the blessed Bible brings:
His face will shine like sunlight, His head be white as snow,
His eyes like flaming fire-light, His feet like brass aglow.
2His voice like rushing waters will reach with mighty sound
Into the deepest quarters of all creation round;
And at the wondrous greeting, the dead in Christ shall rise,
When greets the Lord and Savior, meet-ing in the skies.
3And we who are believing and His appearing love,
Shall know we are receiving His glory from above;
His resurrection power will raise us to the bride,
And at Thine own returning, be caught up to Thy side.
4O hasten Thine appearing, Star! Lord, may we soon be hearing
The trumpet sound afar; Thy people all are yearning
To be Thy raptured bride, and at Thine own returning,
Be caught up to Thy side.
- Words
- Fanny J. Crosby
- Music
- John R. Sweney
- Tune
- GLORY SONG
- Meter
- 10.8.10.8.10.8.10.8
- Scripture
- Revelation 1:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
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- Meter
- 13.12.13.14 · the hymnal prints 10.8.10.8.10.8.10.8
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 41% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- AABB
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