In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Corinthians 15:52
Words: Civilla D. Martin, 1916.
Music: Katowice Earl L. Wolslagel, 1916 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Wolslagel (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels), or a better one of Martin, would you ?
One moment, the darkness of midnight,
The next, the light of God’s day;
One moment, we’re waiting for Jesus,
The next, He has caught us away.
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One moment—then let us be faithful,
Awaiting His call to the air;
Who watch for and love His appearing,
A crown of rejoicing shall wear.
One moment, the burden of sorrow,
The next, made free from all care;
One moment, we suffer with Jesus,
The next, His glory to share.
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One moment, just pilgrims and strangers,
The next, to sit on a throne;
Cast out by the world, but in Heaven
Our name our Redeemer will own.
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One moment, at work in His vineyard,
The next, He calls us to rest;
One moment, rejecting earth’s treasures,
The next, He will give us His best.
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