The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#302

302. It May Be at Morn

1 It may be at morn, when the day is awaking,
When sunlight thro' darkness and shadow is breaking,
That Jesus will come in the fullness of glory,
To receive from the world "His own."

Chorus:
O Lord Jesus, how long, how long
Ere we shout the glad song,
Christ returneth! Hallelujah!
hallelujah! Amen,
Hallelujah! Amen.

2 It may be at midday, it may be at twilight,
It may be, perchance, that the blackness of midnight
Will burst into light in the blaze of His glory,
When Jesus receives "His own." [Chorus]

3 While its hosts cry Hosanna, from heaven descending,
With glorified saints and the angels attending,
With grace on His brow, like a halo of glory,
Will Jesus receive "His own." [Chorus]

4 Oh, joy! oh, delight! should we go without dying,
No sickness, no sadness, no dread and no crying,
Caught up thro' the clouds with our Lord into glory,
When Jesus receives "His own." [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: It may be at morn, when the day is awaking
• Title: It May Be at Morn
• Author: H. L. Turner (1878)
• Refrain First Line: O Lord Jesus, how long, how long
• Meter: 12.12.12.7. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 24:42
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life: Watching for Christ's Return
• Notes: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. Mt. 24:42.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRIST RETURNETH
• Composer: James McGranahan, 1840-1907 (1878)
• Meter: 12.12.12.7. with Ref.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 80