His glorious appearing

The saints in the Church on earth with gladness for Christ to come again;
The saints await the coming of the One who overcame the powers of sin.
O' blessed joy! Behold, that glorious day of the Savior's return is nearing;
The Church on earth awaits with great joy, his glorious appearing.

O' you saints, stand ready. Be alert and always be watchful for that day;
The Savior shall come on the clouds with his angels, dressed in bright array.
O' saints, Will you be ready? Behold, that great day is nearing;
Will you be found watchful and ready at his glorious appearing?

The heavens will open. All will see the Savior's coming on that great day;
He will come and make all things new. The old shall pass away.
Let the saints prepare their hearts, for the day is fast nearing;
Let all look for the Savior and be joyful at his glorious appearing.

The Savior has promised that he will return with all power and glory;
Until then, let the saints go forth and tell all his sacred story.
The Church stands ready and waiting because the day is fast nearing;
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!Your saints await your glorious appearing.

-Michael Carter

From the book: Songs of my soul By Michael Carter
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