I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me.
Revelation 22:12
Words: Anonymous, in The Advent Harp, edited by Joshua V. Himes (Boston, Massachusetts: J. V. Himes, 1849), number 333.
Music: Martyn Simeon B. Marsh, 1834 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Marsh (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Son of God, Thy people’s shield,
Must we still Thine absence mourn?
Let Thy promise be fulfilled—
Thou hast said, I will return.
Gracious Master, soon appear
Quickly bring Thy morning’s light;
Then will cease the constant tear,
Hope be turned to joyful sight.
As a woman counts the days
Till her absent lord she sees,
Longs and watches, weeps and prays,
So the Church must long for Thee.
Come, that we may see Thee nigh;
Then the sheep shall feed in peace;
Hushed forever trouble’s sigh,
Sin and sorrow’s triumph cease.