Hymns, #1276

The Church - Philadelphia

Eng/Kor:1276  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:Unknown
Music:C. and F. Jouard
Meter:8.7.8.7.

Hymns using same tune:

#73, #1121

 

Revelation 3:7-13

 
 1 

Oh, the Lord is quickly coming,

He has spoken in His Word;

And confirmed it by the churches,

For His Spirit we have heard.

 
 2 

Not to all the seven churches

Did the Lord speak in this way;

To the church in Philadelphia

Did He choose these words to say.

 
 3 

Philadelphia, Philadelphia,

Church so full of brotherly love,

You're the church to bring the Bridegroom

Back to earth from heav'n above.

 
 4 

He that hath the key of David,

He that shuts and opens too,

Knows thy works, O Philadelphia;

That's why you're His Bride so true.

 
 5 

Not so strong by worldly standards,

Hidden from religion's fame;

Jesus loves you, Philadelphia,

For you're faithful to His name.

 
 6 

By His Word you're overcoming —

How the Amen does resound!

Just hold fast to what you've gotten,

That no man may take your crown.

 
 7 

You have kept His Word of patience;

He will keep you from that hour

Which upon the whole world cometh

When the Lord comes in His power.

 
 8 

"I come quickly," Philadelphia,

Speaks the Lord to none but you;

"Amen! Quickly come, Lord Jesus,"

Answer back His faithful few.

 
Hymn #1276