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That Blessed Hope

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Sep 15, 1904

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 37.

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“That Blessed Hope”

By Gustave A. Collin

O BLESSED hope! transcendent beaming Like starry gems in stilly night; Afar thy radiant light is gleaming, Pointing us to the dawning light. Speaking the cheering, solemn message,— Echoing forth one sweet refrain,— I hear the ever-welcome story Of Jesus coming back again.
The long, dark hours of night are waning, Sin’s awful orgies soon must cease; The “signs” foretold by prophet’s vision Announce the coming Prince of Peace. The shadows deep and growing deeper Shall flee when dawns the morning light; Take courage! weary, fainting reaper, Thy toil ceases with the night.
Ye ransomed ones of every nation Look up, for lo! he draweth nigh; He comes to gather all his children To mansions built in yonder sky. Watch on! your dreary vigil keeping. Be true! ’twill not be very long Till past will be the night of weeping. And sighing turned to gladsome song.
O blessed hope! It cheers life’s pathway And smooths the dreary, rugged road; Speaks words of comfort ’mid the shadows, And lightens all the weary load. Shine on! ye rays of hope and promise. Sing on! sing on, thou sweet refrain; I love thy ever-welcome story Of Jesus coming back again. — Gustave A. Collin.