Then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Matthew 24:30
Words: C. Armand Miller, in Augsburg Songs No. 2 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lutheran Publication Society, 1893), number 16.
Music: Balliol College C. Armand Miller, 1893 (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Come, day of Christ’s dominion,
Day of abounding light;
When I on joyous pinion,
To Him shall take my flight.
Day when in clouds and glory
He, in His might appears;
Then I’ll forget the story
Of many weary years.
Day when the souls returning,
Their erstwhile homes shall claim;
And hearts with strange joy burning,
Shall praise His joyous name.
Day when death, sin and sorrow
Beneath His feet are trod;
Oh! hasten that glad tomorrow,
Dear, loving Father—God.
Day when, no more to sever,
Our Savior we shall greet;
To be with Him forever,
Oh! portion rich and sweet.