THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST.
By J. P. Lorenz
WHEN we hear the trumpet sounding,
Then our Saviour will appear;
Earth and sea are all resounding
That our King is drawing near.
Signs and wonders in the sky
Tell us that our Lord is nigh. He is coming with great power;
Rocks will rend, the earth will quake,
When he speaks at that great hour:
"Sleeping saints, awake! awake!"
He is coming, hear the cry,
Christ our Saviour in the sky. Then shall he in accents tender
Speak, as written in his word:
"Come, ye blessed of my Father,"
Rise to meet your coming Lord.
Then shall every wicked eye
See the saints ascend the sky. Gracious God, wouldst thou inspire
Now our hearts with hope and cheer?
We thy holy strength desire,
While thy day is drawing near.
Brethren, lift faith's standard high,
"Your redemption draweth nigh!"
Buffalo, New York.