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A few more years shall roll

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #586 (1870) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Heaven anticipation of Lyrics: 1 A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come; And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away! 2 A few more storms shall beat On this wild, rocky shore; And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that calm day; O wash me in thy precious blood, And take my sins away! 3 A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that blest day; Oh, wash me in thy precious blood, And take my sins away! 4 A few more Sabbaths here Shall cheer us on our way: And we shall reach the endless rest, Th'eternal Sabbath-day: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that sweet day; Oh, wash me in thy precious blood, And take my sins away! 5 'Tis but a little while And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, who lives That we with Him may reign: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away! Languages: English

Forever with the Lord!

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #588 (1870) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Heaven anticipation of Lyrics: 1 Forever with the Lord! Amen! so let it be; Life from the dead is in that word, 'Tis immortality. 2 Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 3 My Father's house on high, Home of my soul! how near At times to faith's foreseeing eye Thy golden gates appear! 4 Ah, then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above! 5 Forever with the Lord! Father, it is Thy will, The promise of that faithful word, E'en here to me fulfil. 6 Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word, And oft repeat before the throne, "Forever with the Lord!" Languages: English

Who Will Meet Me There?

Author: Daniel S. Warner Hymnal: Timeless Truths #604 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Anticipation First Line: Here we meet and part in Jesus Refrain First Line: God be with you, O my brethren Lyrics: 1 Here we meet and part in Jesus, But our spirits never part; Love, undying love so precious, Holds you sacred in our heart. Refrain: God be with you, O my brethren, Till our work on earth is o’er; Soon in sacred bliss we’ll gather, Where the ransomed part no more. 2 Grace hath robed your souls in beauty, Molded you in love divine; May your lives reflect her virtue To the glorious end of time. [Refrain] 3 As we meet in sweet devotion, Blest in song and owned in prayer, Comes the thought, in deep emotion, “Who will meet me over there?” [Refrain] 4 O our God, in sov’reign mercy Guide us o’er life’s tossing sea; At Thy throne we’ll meet to praise Thee, Endless as eternity. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Tune Title: [Here we meet and part in Jesus]

What Will It Be?

Author: Fred P. Morris Hymnal: Timeless Truths #654 Meter: 12.10.10.9.8.7.12.9 Topics: Anticipation First Line: There are glories untold in that city of gold Refrain First Line: What will it be to see Jesus? Lyrics: 1 There are glories untold in that city of gold, On the brink of the beautiful river; Its wonderful light will burst on my sight, But what will it be to see Jesus? Refrain: What will it be to see Jesus? What will it be to see Him? There are glories untold in that city of gold, But what will it be to see Jesus? 2 There are some who have died that His name should abide, There are some who have lived for His glory; What bliss will it be, their faces to see, But what will it be to see Jesus? [Refrain] 3 When in wonder I stand with my hand in His hand, In the home with the ransomed forever, The sorrow all past, triumphant at last, Oh, what will it be to see Jesus? [Refrain] 4 When the love-light doth shine from His eyes into mine, While the face that was marred is uplifted, With rapture complete, His smile I shall meet, Oh, what will it be to see Jesus? [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 21:23 Tune Title: [There are glories untold in that city of gold]

Just Over in the Glory Land

Author: James W. Acuff Hymnal: Timeless Truths #658 Meter: 10.8.10.8.8.8.8.8.8.8 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 Tune Title: [I've a home prepared where the saints abide]

When I can read my title clear

Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #685 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Heavenly Rest in Anticipation Lyrics: 1 When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And fiery darts be hurled, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, Let storms of sorrow fall-- So I but safely reach my home, My God, my heaven, my all. 5 There I shall bathe my weary soul In seas of heavenly rest, And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. Scripture: John 14:2

Joyful Meeting in Glory

Author: Daniel S. Warner; D. O. T. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #724 Meter: 10.9.10.7 with refrain Topics: Anticipation First Line: Tell me, watchman, oh, what of the morning Refrain First Line: We shall all gather home in the morning Lyrics: 1 Tell me, watchman, oh, what of the morning Do you see as the mist clears away? We behold in its splendor the dawning Of a bright and glorious day. Refrain: We shall all gather home in the morning, When the mist from the hills clears away; And it seems I can see by the dawning, That we’re nearing the end of the way. 2 From the mountain of pure inspiration, See the gleam of eternity rise; With the holy in sweet convocation We shall soon unite in praise. [Refrain] 3 ’Mid the rapturous glories of heaven, On immortal and beautiful plane, All the ransomed will joyfully gather, Nevermore to part again. [Refrain] 4 Hallelujah! How blessed the meeting, When we gather with Jesus at home; In the kingdom of love what a greeting Of the saints around the throne! [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 21:12 Tune Title: [Tell me watchman, oh, what of the morning]

Come, Lord, and warm each languid heart

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #745 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Anticipation of Heaven Lyrics: 1 Come, Lord, and warm each languid heart, Inspire each lifeless tongue; And let the joys of heav'n impart Their influence to our song. 2 Sorrow, and pain, and ev'ry care, And discord there shall cease; And perfect joy and love sincere Adorn the realms of peace. 3 The soul, from sin for ever free, Shall mourn its pow'r no more; But, cloth'd in spotless purity, Redeeming love adore. 4 There on a throne, how dazzling bright, Th'exalted Saviour shines, And beams ineffable delight On all the heav'nly minds. 5 There shall the foll'wers of the Lamb Join in immortal songs, And endless honours to his name Employ their tuneful tongues. 6 Lord, tune our hearts to praise and love, Our feeble notes inspire; Till, in thy blissful course above, We join th'angelic choir.

The City of Light

Author: A. S. K. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #778 Meter: 12.9.12.9 D 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 Tune Title: [There's a city of light 'mid the stars, we are told]

Sweet Paradise

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #845 Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Anticipation First Line: Sweet paradise! my future home Refrain First Line: Sweet paradise, sweet paradise Lyrics: 1 Sweet paradise! my future home, The place of all the free; Where never-fading flowers bloom— I long to dwell in thee. Refrain: Sweet paradise, sweet paradise, I long to rest my soul in thee; Sweet paradise, sweet paradise, Waiting, waiting for all the free. 2 Sweet paradise! where we shall meet, And with our Savior reign, Beyond the final judgment seat, Where comes no sinful stain. [Refrain] 3 Sweet paradise! no night can fall On thy resplendent shore; Celestial day shines over all, And shall forevermore. [Refrain] 4 Sweet paradise! oh, joys untold! ’Tis there I long to fly, Where worlds of pleasure will unfold, Where man shall never die. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 2:7 Tune Title: [Sweet paradise! my future home]