COMING by M. E. Kellogg

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 25, 1875

COMING

By M. E. Kellogg

He comes, our Saviour comes. Long have we waited; But now he comes on clouds of glory seated, Throned on a cloud, in glorious majesty, Returns to earth the “Man of Calvary.”

Long has it been since first there did appear The signs which showed his coming to be near— Great signs in heaven, and earth, and roaring sea, Distress of nations, with perplexity.

Long have we waited; our hearts did in us burn When first we heard that soon he would return, And take us to those many mansions, where A place for us he said he would prepare.

Yes, soon he’ll come, not come to give again His life a ransom for poor fallen man, But as a king, and seated on his throne, Dominion, power, and glory are his own.

He comes for his dear saints, to bring them forth From their cold beds within the groaning earth, To raise them from beneath the heaving sea And clothe them with bright robes of immortality.

He comes to judge, O sinner, mark thy fate; The judgment he will render will be infinite. Call on him early while he still is near, And not on rocks and mountains when he doth appear.

My soul, prepare for that eventful day; Revere him, love him, honor and obey; So shalt thou then be found of him in peace, And sing his praise where songs shall never cease.

M. E. KELLOGG.

Berkshire Center, Vt.