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Watchman, Tell Me

Author: Sidney S. Brewer Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 81 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: Watchman, tell me, does the morning Lyrics: 1 Watchman, tell me, does the morning Of fair Zion’s glory dawn; Have the signs that mark His coming Yet upon thy pathway shone? Pilgrim, yes, arise, look round thee, Light is breaking in the skies; Spurn the unbelief that bound thee, Morning dawns, arise, arise! 2 Pilgrim, in that golden city, Seated in the jasper throne, Zion’s King, arrayed in beauty, Reigns in peace from zone to zone; There, on verdant hills and mountains, Where the golden sunbeams play, Purling streams and crystal fountains Sparkle in th’ eternal day. 3 Pilgrim, see, the light is beaming Brighter still upon thy way; Signs through all the earth are gleaming, Omens of the coming day, When the last loud trumpet, sounding, Shall awake from earth and sea All the saints of God now sleeping, Clad in immortality! 4 Watchman, lo, the land we’re nearing With its vernal fruits and flow’rs! On just yonder, oh, how cheering! Bloom forever Eden’s bow’rs; Hark, the choral strains are ringing, Wafted on the balmy air! See the millions, hear them singing! Soon the pilgrims will be there. Scripture: Isaiah 21:11 Used With Tune: WATCHMAN

When I Get to the End of the Way

Author: C. D. T. Meter: 10.9.10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 107 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: The sands have been washed in the footprints Lyrics: 1 The sands have been washed in the footprints Of the stranger on Galilee’s shore, And the voice that subdued the rough billows, Will be heard in Judea no more. But the path of that lone Galilean, With joy I will follow today; And the toils of the road will seem nothing, When I get to the end of the way. 2 There are so many hills to climb upward, I often am longing for rest, But He who appoints me my pathway Knows just what is needful and best. I know in His word He hath promised That my strength, “it shall be as my day”; And the toils of the road will seem nothing, When I get to the end of the way. 3 He loves me too well to forsake me, Or give me a trial too much; All His people have been dearly purchased, And Satan can never claim such. By and by I shall see Him and praise Him, In the city of unending day; And the toils of the road will seem nothing, When I get to the end of the way. 4 When the last, feeble step has been taken, And the gates of that city appear, And the beautiful songs of the angels Float out on my listening ear; When all that now seems so mysterious Will be bright and as clear as the day, Then the toils of the road will seem nothing, When I get to the end of the way. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17 Used With Tune: [The sands have been washed in the footprints] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/When_I_Get_to_the_End_of_the_Way); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (477)

The City of Light

Author: A. S. K. Meter: 12.9.12.9 D Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: There's a city of light 'mid the stars, we are told Refrain First Line: Let us pray for each other, nor faint by the way Lyrics: 1 There’s a city of light ’mid the stars, we are told, Where they know not a sorrow or care; And the gates are of pearl, and the streets are of gold, And the building exceedingly fair. Refrain: Let us pray for each other, nor faint by the way, In this sad world of sorrow and care, For that home is so bright, and is almost in sight, And I trust in my heart you’ll go there. 2 Brother dear, never fear, we shall triumph at last, If we trust in the word He has giv’n; When our trials and toils, and our weepings are past, We shall meet in that home up in heav’n. [Refrain] 3 Sister dear, never fear, for the Savior is near, With His hand He will lead you along; And the way that is dark Christ will graciously clear, And your mourning shall turn to a song. [Refrain] 4 Let us walk in the light of the gospel divine; Let us ever keep near to the cross; Let us love, watch, and pray, in our pilgrimage here; Let us count all things else but as loss. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 21:23 Used With Tune: [There's a city of light 'mid the stars, we are told] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_City_of_Light); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (110); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (231)

Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned

Author: Samuel Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 924 hymnals Topics: Heaven Anticipated Lyrics: 1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned upon the Savior's brow; his head with radiant glories crowned, his lips with grace o'erflow. No mortal can with him compare, among the sons of men; fairer is he than all the fair that fill the heav'nly train. 2 He saw me plunged in deep distress, he flew to my relief; for me he bore the shameful cross, and carried all my grief. To him I owe my life and breath, and all the joys I have; he makes me triumph over death, and saves me from the grave. 3 To heav'n, the place of his abode, he brings my weary feet; shows me the glories of my God, and makes my joys complete. Since from his bounty I receive such proofs of love divine, had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be thine. Scripture: Hebrews 2:9 Used With Tune: HETHERTON

The Sweet By and By

Author: Sanford F. Bennett Appears in 710 hymnals Topics: Time and Eternity Anticipation First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by Used With Tune: [There's a land that is fairer than day]

Work, For the Night Is Coming

Author: Anna L. Coghill, 1861 Appears in 1,212 hymnals Topics: Death Anticipated Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming; Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling; Work 'mid springing flowers; Work while the day grows brighter, Under the glowing sun; Work for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon; Give ev'ry flying minute Something to keep in store; Work for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies, While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies; Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work while the night is dark'ning, When man's work is o'er. Amen. Scripture: John 9:4 Used With Tune: [Work, for the night is coming]

Gently, Lord, O gently lead us

Author: Thomas Hastings Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 486 hymnals Topics: Death Anticipated Used With Tune: [DORRNANCE]

Who knows how near my end may be?

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Countess Emilia Juliana Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Death Anticipated Lyrics: 1 Who knows how near my end may be? Time speeds away, and death comes on. How swiftly, ah, how suddenly, May death be here, and life be gone! My God, for Jesus' sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day. 2 O Father, cover all my sins With Jesus' merits, who alone The pardon that I covet wins, And makes His long-sought Rest my own. My God, for Jesus' sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day. 3 Then death may come or tarry yet; I know in Christ I perish not. He never will His own forget; He gives me robes without a spot. My God, for Jesus' sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day. 4 And thus I live in God at peace, And die without a thought of fear, Content to take what God decrees, For through His Son my faith is clear; His grace shall be in death my stay, And peace shall bless my dying day. Amen. Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

The God of Abraham praise

Author: Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 460 hymnals Topics: Heaven Anticipated Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Yigdal (based on)

Just Over in the Glory Land

Author: James W. Acuff Meter: 10.8.10.8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 98 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: I've a home prepared where the saints abide Lyrics: 1 I’ve a home prepared where the saints abide, Just over in the glory land; And I long to be by my Savior’s side, Just over in the glory land. Refrain: Just over in the glory land, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the glory land. 2 I am on my way to those mansions fair, Just over in the glory land; There to sing God’s praise and His glory share, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] 3 What a joyful thought that my Lord I’ll see, Just over in the glory land; And with kindred saved, there forever be, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] 4 With the blood-washed throng I will shout and sing, Just over in the glory land; Glad hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Used With Tune: [I've a home prepared where the saints abide] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Just_Over_in_the_Glory_Land); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/j/u/justover.htm)