WAITING | AdventAI

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Mar 25, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 12.

WAITING.

I am waiting for the dawning Of the bright and blessed day, When the darksome night of sorrow Shall have vanished far away; When forever with the Saviour, Far beyond the gloom of tears, I shall swell the songs of worship Through the everlasting years.

I am looking at the brightness— See, it shineth from afar— Of the clear and joyous beaming Of the "bright and morning star," Through the dark gray mists of morning Do I see its glorious light; Soon shall flee the darkest shadow Of this sad and weary night.

I am waiting for the coming Of the Lord, who died for me; Oh! his words have filled my spirit, "I will come again for thee;" I can almost hear his footfall On the threshold of the door, And my heart, my heart is longing To be his forevermore.

—Selected.