The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#816

816. In expectation sweet

1 In expectation sweet,
We'll wait, and sing, and pray,
Till Christ's triumphal car we meet,
And see an endless day.

2 He comes! the conqueror comes!
Death falls beneath his sword;
The joyful prisoners burst the tombs,
And rise to meet their Lord.

3 The trumpet sounds, Awake!
The saints the call obey;
Their joyful upward flight they take
To realms of endless day.

4 Thrice happy morn for those
Who love the ways of peace;
No night of sorrow e'er shall close
Or shade their perfect bliss.

Text Information

• First Line: In expectation sweet
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Waiting for Christ: Closing Work

Tune Information

• Name: LEIGHTON
• Composer: Henery W. Greatorex
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #810, 558, or 732.