Hymns, #1310

Hope of Glory - Preparing for Christ's Return

Eng/Kor:1310  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:Unknown
Music:Cuthbert Howard
Meter:8.6.8.6.

Hymns using same tune:

#696 (Tune 2), #745, #852, #1090

 
 1 

The Lord is longing for His Bride,

All glorious within.

His heart will then be satisfied

When she is fit for Him.

 
 2 

'Tis by the Word the church is made

Holy and pure as He;

All spots and wrinkles it removes

That she His Bride may be.

 
 3 

We must redeem these golden days,

Eating the Word in prayer,

Amening every line and phrase,

And thus for Him prepare.

 
 4 

Oh, how the Word doth penetrate,

Spirit and soul divide,

Revealing every hidden weight

For us to lay aside.

 
 5 

Lord, how we thank Thee for Thy Word,

Living and operative.

Oh, for Thy coming, we are stirred

Ever by it to live!

 
 6 

Lord, make us those who bring Thee back,

Who satisfy Thy heart.

Now by Thy Word supply our lack,

Make us Thy counterpart.

 
Hymn #1310