Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Lo what a glorious sight appears
Topic: Latter Day Glory
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 296
Page Number: 251, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsLo what a glorious sight appears,
To our believing eyes,
The earth and seas are pass'd away,
And the old rolling skies.
From the third heav'n, where God resides
That holy, happy place,
The New Jerusalem comes down,
Adorn'd with shining grace.
Attending angels shout for joy,
And the bright armies sing,
"Mortals, behold the sacred seat,
"Of our descending King.
"The God of glory, down to men,
"Removes his blest abode;
"Men, the dear objects of his grace,
"And he the loving God.
"His own soft hand shall wipe the tears,
"From ev'ry weeping eye:
"And pains and groans and griefs and fears
"And death itself shall die."
How long, dear Saviour, O how long
Shall this bright hour delay;
Fly swiftly round ye wheels of flame,
And bring the welcome day.