I come quickly, and My reward is with Me.
Revelation 22:12
Words: R. E. Shaw, in Hymns of the Christian Life No. 2, compiled by Albert B. Simpson (South Nyack, New York: Christian Alliance Publishing, 1897), number 244.
Music: Dodoma Clemmie M. Gay (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Shaw’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Gay (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Christ is coming, Christ is coming,
Yes, the Lamb that once was slain;
Christ is coming, yes, He’s coming,
To be with us once again.
O, the rapture of His coming,
O, the joy it brings to me,
When I think of my Redeemer,
Who will come again for me.
Yes, He’s coming, glorious coming,
For our Savior won’t delay,
For His bride is robed in whiteness,
Ready for the marriage day,
Ready, yes, all clad in whiteness,
With my guilt all washed away,
There I’ll dwell with Christ my Savior,
To abide in endless day.
Christ is coming, Christ is coming,
Glorious news doth fill my breast,
I shall meet Him in the heavens,
Then with Him forever rest.
O, the joy of never parting
From my blessèd Lord and king,
With redeemed ones ever shouting,
Hallelujahs we shall bring.
Christ is coming, yes, He’s coming,
O, the joy it brings to me,
For I soon will reign with Jesus,
Throughout all eternity.
There my songs will be of Jesus,
As I sit around His throne,
Praising Him for my redemption,
Hallelujah—gathered home.