The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14967

14967. The Light Of His Coming

1 The light of His coming is flashing afar,
The rising and glory of Bethlehem’s star,
The heavens receive Him no longer from sight,
Descending, encompassed with seraphim bright.

Refrain:
Rejoice, O ye faithful, the circling of years
Has hastened His coming to dry up your tears;
The sweet fields of Eden again are restored—
The kingdoms of earth now belong to your Lord.

2 He comes, the Messiah, to harvest the earth,
The gems of His crown are bright jewels of worth;
The mantle of death is now folded away,
The faithful of ages are born in a day. [Refrain]

3 Behold the despisèd, the crucified One,
Once led to the cross, now ascending the throne;
The kings of the earth cast their crowns at His feet,
The hosts of the heavens His praises repeat. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The light of His coming is flashing afar
• Title: The Light Of His Coming
• Author: A. B. W.
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice, O ye faithful, the circling of years
• Meter: 11.11.11.11 D
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns of the Second Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Bailie Brown and Peter P. Bilhorn (Chicago: Bilhorn Brothers, 1911)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VINNYTSIA
• Composer: Walter Stillman Martin (1908)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11 D
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain