This same Jesus, who has been taken up from you into Heaven, will return in just the same way as you have watched Him go into Heaven.
Acts 1:11
Words: Civilla D. Martin, in Hymns of the Second Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ, edited by Bailie Brown & Peter P. Bilhorn (Chicago, Illinois: Bilhorn Brothers, 1911), number 98.
Music: W. Stillman Martin (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Cheer up, O believer, for the time is near:
The trumpet will soon be heard;
Be ready each moment, dry your falling tear:
Be ready to welcome your Lord.
Refrain
He is coming again, surely coming again;
This same Jesus is coming again;
In the clouds He will appear,
And His coming draweth near,
He is coming forever to reign.
Cheer up, O believer, it will not be long:
Be watching and waiting here;
Be faithful in service, sing a joyful song:
The coming of Jesus draws near.
Refrain
Cheer up, O believer, ’tis the victory hour:
We welcome the light of day;
The King of the ages soon will come in power,
To reign in His kingdom for aye.
Refrain