The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3526

3526. The Kingdom Is Coming

1. From all the dark places of earth’s heathen races,
O see how the thick shadows fly!
The voice of salvation awakes every nation,
Come over and help us, they cry.

Refrain
The kingdom is coming, O tell ye the story,
God’s banner exalted shall be!
The earth shall be full of His knowledge and glory,
As waters that cover the sea.

2. The sunlight is glancing o’er armies advancing
To conquer the kingdoms of sin;
Our Lord shall possess them,
His presence shall bless them,
His beauty shall enter them in. [Refrain]

3. With shouting and singing, and jubilant ringing,
Their arms of rebellion cast down;
At last every nation the Lord of salvation
Their King and Redeemer shall crown! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: From all the dark places of earth's heathen races
• Title: The Kingdom Is Coming
• Author: Mary B. C. Slade (1876)
• Refrain First Line: The kingdom is coming, O tell ye the story
• Language: English
• Source: Good News, or Songs and Tunes for Sunday Schools, Christian Associations, and Special Meetings, edited by Rigdon M. McIntosh (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson & Company, 1876)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [From all the dark places of earth's heathen races]
• Composer: Rigdon McCoy McIntosh
• Incipit: 13333 13555 53517
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain