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Anticipation

Author: C. W. N. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #358 Meter: 8.5.8.5.7.7.7.5 Topics: Anticipation First Line: When the last earth-tie is sundered Lyrics: 1 When the last earth-tie is sundered, And my soul set free; When life’s cares and toils are numbered, I shall haste to be With my Lord, in realms of light, Where no sin can ever blight, Where ne’er comes the shades of night; To His arms I’ll flee. 2 Often here I’m sad and weary, As the days go by; Oft the scenes are dark and dreary, Teardrops dim my eye; But when this short life is o’er, We shall weep and sigh no more, But rejoice forevermore In our home on high. 3 Now I look with eager longing, Where I soon shall stand, Where the happy spirits thronging, In the heav’nly band, Taste the joys of love divine, In refulgent glory shine— This great heritage is mine, In that happy land. 4 Shall I shrink at death’s cold river, When on yonder shore Stands of every good the Giver, Whom I now adore? Untold pleasures beckon me, Untold joys by faith I see, Untold happiness to be Mine forevermore. Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 Tune Title: [When the last earth-tie is sundered]

Bright Anticipation

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #644 Meter: 9.9.9.9.14.9.14.9 Topics: Anticipation First Line: There's a voice full of sweetness and love Refrain First Line: I am waiting, I am longing for the summons to come Lyrics: 1 There’s a voice full of sweetness and love, It is speaking so kindly to me: “I will lead you to bright realms above, Where the spirit forever is free.” Refrain: I am waiting, I am longing for the summons to come, When from sorrow and trouble I’m free; When with Jesus I am reigning in that heavenly home, Where forever its beauties I’ll see. 2 When I look o’er, the past I behold How His wide arms of mercy held me; Oh, His sweet love and peace are untold, In His favor I’m happy and free. [Refrain] 3 There’s a sweet voice that calls o’er and o’er, It is cheering my spirit today; Since my treasure is on yonder shore, I must gain it and live there for aye. [Refrain] 4 I forget all the things that are past, I am looking to glories divine; I shall reap my reward at the last, For my Jesus, dear Savior, is mine. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8 Tune Title: [There's a voice full of sweetness and love]

To Jesus, the crown of my hope

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #470 (1870) Topics: Blessedness future, anticipated; Death anticipation of; Heaven anticipation of; Hope in anticipation of death Lyrics: 1 To Jesus, the crown of my hope, My soul is in haste to be gone; Oh, bear me, ye cherubim, up, And waft me away to His throne. 2 My Saviour, whom absent I love; Whom not having seen, I adore" whose name is exalted above all glory, dominion, and power-- 3 Dissolve Thou these bands that detain My soul from her portion in Thee, Ah! strike off this adamant chain, And make me eternally free. 4 When that happy era begins, When array'd in Thy glories I shine, Nor grieve any more, by my sins, The bosom on which I recline-- 5 Oh, then shall the veil be removed! And round me Thy brightness be pour'd; I shall meet Him whom absent I loved, I shall see Whom unseen I adored. 6 And then, never more shall the fears, The trials, temptations, and woes, Which darken this valley of tears, Intrude on my blissful repose. Languages: English

One sweetly solemn thought

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #468 (1870) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Blessedness future, anticipated; Death anticipation of; Heaven anticipation of Lyrics: 1 One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o'er and o'er; I am nearer my home to-day Than e'er I've been before; 2 Nearer my Father's house, Where many mansions be, Nearer the throne where Jesus reigns, Nearer the crystal sea. 3 Nearer the bound of life, Where burdens are laid down, Nearer leaving the cross of grief, Nearer gaining the crown. 4 But lying darkly between, And winding down through the night, Flows on the deep and unknown stream, That leads me to the light. 5 Jesus, perfect my trust, Strengthen my hand of my faith, And be Thou near me when I stand Upon the shore of death. Languages: English

'Tis sweet to rest in lively hope

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #469 (1870) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Blessedness future, anticipated; Death anticipation of; Hope in anticipation of death Lyrics: 1 'Tis sweet to rest in lively hope, That when my change shall come, Angels will hover round my bed, And waft my spirit home! 2 There shall my disimprison'd soul Behold Him and adore; Be with his likeness satisfied, And grieve and sin no more: 3 Shall see Him wear that very flesh On which my guilt was lain; His love intense, His merit fresh, As though but newly slain. 4 Soon, too, my slumbering dust shall hear The trumpet's quick'ning sound; And, by my Saviour's power rebuilt, At His right hand be found. 5 These eyes shall see Him in that day, The God that died for me! And all my rising bones shall say, Lord, who is like to Thee! 6 If such the views which grace unfolds, Weak as it is below, What raptures must the Church above, In Jesus' presence know. Languages: English

And must this body die?

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #476 (1870) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Blessedness future, anticipated; Death anticipation of; Hope in anticipation of death Lyrics: 1 And must this body die? This mortal frame decay? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mould'ring in the clay? 2 God, my Redeemer lives, And often, from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust, Till He shall bid it rise. 3 Array'd in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine, And ev'ry shape, and ev'ry face, Look heavenly and divine. 4 These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying love; We would adore His grace below, And sing His power above. 5 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sound we raise With our immortal tongues. Languages: English

Sacred Stillness

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Truth in Song #165 (1907) Topics: Anticipation First Line: In the twilight's sacred stillness Lyrics: 1 In the twilight’s sacred stillness, Where our kindred spirits blend, We with glad anticipation Wait that life which hath no end. Here we sit in meditation Of God’s awful words to man— “Dust thou art, to dust returnest”— This the order of his plan. 2 All this life is but a shadow, Only earthly things we see; Rippling stream and verdant meadow Waken tho’ts of praise in me. Thus the earth is robed in beauty, Sparkling jewels she doth wear; But the Lord’s transcendent glory We shall see when over there. 3 Blessed tho’t, ‘tis so transporting— As we lay these bodies down, We shall rise on wings immortal And receive a golden crown.— Free indeed thro’ his salvation, Free from trouble, grief and pain, Free at last from all temptation, Free, with Christ fore’er to reign. Languages: English Tune Title: [In the twilight's sacred stillness]

There is a house not made with hands

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #465 (1870) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Death anticipation of; Heaven anticipation of Lyrics: 1 There is a house not made with hands, Eternal and on high; And here my spirit waiting stands, Till God shall bid it fly. 2 Shortly this prison of my clay Must be dissolved and fall, Then, O my soul, with joy obey Thy Heavenly Father’s call. 3 ’Tis He, by His almighty grace, That forms thee fit for heaven, And as an earnest of the place, Has His own Spirit given. 4 We walk by faith of joys to come, Faith lives upon His Word; But while the body is our home, We’re absent from the Lord. Languages: English

My days are gliding swiftly by

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #474 (1870) Topics: Blessedness future, anticipated; Death anticipation of Lyrics: 1 My days are gliding swiftly by, And I, a pilgrim stranger, Would not detain them as they fly, Those hours of toil and danger: For now we stand on Jordan’s strand; Our friends are passing over; And, just before, the shining shore We may almost discover. 2 Our absent King the watchword gave, "Let every lamp be burning;" We look afar across the wave, Our distant home discerning. For now we stand on Jordan’s strand; Our friends are passing over; And, just before, the shining shore We may almost discover. 3 Should coming days be dark and cold, We will not yield to sorrow, For hope will sing with courage bold, "There's glory on the morrow." For now we stand on Jordan’s strand; Our friends are passing over; And, just before, the shining shore We may almost discover. 4 Let storms of woe in whirlwinds rise, Each cord on earth to sever: There--bright and joyous in the skies, There--is our home forever: For now we stand on Jordan’s strand; Our friends are passing over; And, just before, the shining shore We may almost discover. Languages: English

Adoration

Author: Clara M. Brooks Hymnal: Gospel Gems Number 2 #6 (1923) Topics: Time and Eternity Anticipation First Line: I have found the joy of God Refrain First Line: I shall see Him, I shall see Him Languages: English Tune Title: [I have found the joy of God]

When We Get Home

Author: Luella B. Henry Hymnal: Gospel Gems Number 2 #7 (1923) Topics: Time and Eternity Anticipation First Line: We are bound for the mansions of glory Refrain First Line: When we get home we’ll shout and sing Languages: English Tune Title: [We are bound for the mansions of glory]

I’ve Received an Invitation

Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #8 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: I've received an invitation from the glorious King of kings Lyrics: 1 I’ve received an invitation from the glorious King of kings, I am going to be there; To be present at the banquet when the Lord his ransomed brings, I am going to be there. Refrain: I’ve received an invitation, glory, glory to his name! To the great marriage supper of the Lamb; And the Lord command has given for the summons to prepare, I am going to be there. 2 When the saved ones of all ages gather ‘round the great white throne, I am going to be there; Where in all the bright forever we shall know as we are known, I am going to be there. [Refrain] 3 Where the city walls are jasper and the streets are purest gold, I am going to be there; Where the King in all his beauty eye to eye we shall behold, I am going to be there. [Refrain] 4 Where the harps are never silent, and the choral songs ascend, I am going to be there; Where throughout the countless ages joy and bliss shall never end, I am going to be there. [Refrain] 5 Where no sickness ever enters, neither sorrow, death nor pain, I am going to be there; And where our departed loved ones we shall meet and know again, I am going to be there. [Refrain] 6 Will you meet me over yonder in that city of delight? I am going to be there; Where a mansion is awaiting and a robe of spotless white, I am going to be there. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I've received an invitation from the glorious King of kings]

Happy Home

Author: Unknown Hymnal: Timeless Truths #12 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Topics: Anticipation First Line: There's a crown laid up in glory Refrain First Line: Happy home, a happy home Lyrics: There’s a crown laid up in glory, There’s a robe for all to wear, And we never need be sorry That we did life’s troubles share; For our crown will shine the brighter For the battles we have won, And our robes will be the whiter When our trav’ling days are done. Refrain: Happy home, a happy home, Nevermore from Christ to roam! When our fighting here is over, And our vict’ries all are won, There’s a mansion up in glory, When our trav’ling days are done. 2 There’s a golden harp in glory, There’s a welcome for the true; There’s a rest for all the weary, There’s a victor’s palm for you; Oh, we’ll praise the Lord forever When we stand before His throne, And our joys will end—no never! When our trav’ling days are done. [Refrain] 3 There will be no room for sadness, There will be no sorrow there, For unceasing songs of gladness Will forever fill the air; There will be no farewell meetings In that land where God’s the Sun; But one long eternal greeting When our trav’ling days are done. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:2 Tune Title: WHEN THE MISTS HAVE ROLLED AWAY

When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Author: J. M. B. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #21 Meter: 15.11.15.11.8.8.8.11 Topics: Anticipation First Line: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more Lyrics: 1 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. Refrain: When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. 2 On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurrection share; When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. [Refrain] 3 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care; Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 20:12 Tune Title: [When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more]

Watchman, Tell Me

Author: Sidney S. Brewer Hymnal: Timeless Truths #48 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain 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 Tune Title: WATCHMAN

We Shall Never Say Goodbye

Author: D. O. T. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #52 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.6.8.6 Topics: Anticipation First Line: Farewell, brother, we shall never Refrain First Line: No farewell word shall e’er be heard Lyrics: 1 Farewell, brother, we shall never, In our home beyond the sky, Speak the painful word at parting, We shall never say goodbye. Refrain: No farewell word shall e’er be heard, Beyond the vaulted sky; In heaven blest the soul shall rest, No more to say goodbye. 2 Farewell, brother, we shall anchor In that morning by and by, With our stormy voyage over, We shall never say goodbye. [Refrain] 3 When our trials here are ended, And we reach our home on high, Where the blest shall part, no, never, We shall hear no sad goodbye. [Refrain] 4 Oh, how sweet the thought at parting, We’ve a mansion in the sky, Where the happy sainted millions Never speak the word “goodbye”! [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Tune Title: [Farewell, brother, we shall never]

The Sweet By and By

Author: Sanford F. Bennett Hymnal: Gospel Gems Number 2 #67 (1923) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a land that is fairer than day]

There Will Be Stars in My Crown

Author: C. E. P. Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #79 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: If I labor to save poor lost souls gone astray Lyrics: 1 If I labor to save poor lost souls gone astray, There will be stars in my crown; Gently leading them back to the strait, narrow way, There will be stars in my crown. Refrain: There will be stars in my crown, When the sun of my life goeth down; When my labors are o’er, And I reach heaven’s shore, There will be stars in my crown. 2 If my light ever shines so that others may see— There will be stars in my crown— The life of the Savior reflected thru me, There will be stars in my crown. [Refrain] 3 Ev’ry soul that I lead to the dear Savior’s feet Will be a star in my crown When ‘its placed on my head by the Savior’s own hand— Many the stars in my crown. [Refrain] Tune Title: [If I labor to save poor lost souls gone astray]

The Unclouded Day

Author: J. K. A. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #81 Meter: 9.6.9.6.7.7.5.6 Topics: Anticipation First Line: Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies Refrain First Line: Oh, the land of cloudless day Lyrics: 1 Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, Oh, they tell me of a home far away; Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise, Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day. Refrain: Oh, the land of cloudless day, Oh, the land of an unclouded day, Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise, Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day. 2 Oh, they tell me of a home where my friends have gone, Oh, they tell me of that land far away, Where the tree of life in eternal bloom Sheds its fragrance through the unclouded day. [Refrain] 3 Oh, they tell me of a King in His beauty there, And they tell me that mine eyes shall behold Where He sits on the throne that is whiter than snow, In the city that is made of gold. [Refrain] 4 Oh, they tell me that He smiles on His children there, And His smile drives their sorrows all away; And they tell me that no tears ever come again In that lovely land of unclouded day. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 22:2 Tune Title: [Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies]

When My Lifework Is Ended

Author: B. E. W. ; O. B. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #108 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6.5.6.6.6 Topics: Anticipation Refrain First Line: Home, beautiful home Lyrics: 1 When my lifework is ended, And the summons has come, When my voice there is blended With the blood-washed at home, In that happy reunion, Where they’re waiting for me, With my Lord in communion— Oh, what bliss that will be! Refrain: Home, beautiful home, Free from sorrow and care; Loved ones beckon me come; Soon its glories I’ll share. 2 When my lifework is ended, When my toiling is past, When the Lord has descended, I shall see Him at last; I’ll regret not my suff’ring, Nor my sorrow and care, When I rise to the glory That awaits over there. [Refrain] 3 When my lifework is ended, When its duties are done, To that clime, oh, how splendid! Where all hearts flow in one; When the past is forgotten, When the earth is no more, When our trials are over, We shall fly to that shore. [Refrain] 4 When my lifework is ended, I shall leave all behind; With the righteous ascended, Oh, what wealth I shall find In those bright realms of glory, Where forever I’ll dwell, With my Jesus and loved ones, Where we’ll sing, “All is well.” [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Tune Title: [When my lifework is ended]

When We All Get to Heaven

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #124 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Sing the wondrous love of Jesus Tune Title: [Sing the wondrous love of Jesus]

Some Sweet Day

Author: J. H. H. Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #140 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Some sweet day we'll meet above Lyrics: 1 Some sweet day we’ll meet above, Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day; In that home where all is love, Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day. Refrain: Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day, In that home so bright and fair, Mother dear, we’ll meet you there, Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day. 2 Oh, the joys of heav’n we’ll share, Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day; Meet and greet our loved ones there, Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day. [Refrain] 3 Mists and clouds will clear away, Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day; Then we’ll dwell with Christ for aye, Some sweet day, yes, some sweet day. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Some sweet day we'll meet above]

Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray

Author: Philip Doddridge; Thomas Cotterill Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #151 (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Heaven anticipation of Lyrics: 1 Lord of the Sabbath, hear us pray, in this your house, on this your day; and own, as grateful sacrifice, the songs which from your temple rise. 2 Now met to pray and bless your name, whose mercies flow each day the same, whose kind compassions never cease, we seek instruction, pardon, peace. 3 Your earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love, but there's a nobler rest above; to that our lab'ring souls aspire with ardent hope and strong desire. 4 In your blest kingdom we shall be from ev'ry mortal trouble free: no sighs shall mingle with the songs resounding from immortal tongues. 5 No rude alarms of raging foes, no cares to break the long repose, no midnight shade, no waning moon, but sacred, high, eternal noon. 6 O long-expected day, begin, dawn on these realms of woe and sin! Break, morn of God, upon our eyes; and let the world's true Sun arise! Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Languages: English Tune Title: GERMANY

Crossing the Bar

Author: Alfred Tennyson Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #152 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Sunset and evening star Lyrics: 1 Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning bar When I put out to sea, When I put out to sea. But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep, Turns again home, Turns again home, Turns again home, Turns again home. 2 Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sad farewell When I, when I embark, When I, when I embark. For tho’ from out our bourne of time and place, The flood may bear me far; I hope to see my Pilot face to face, When I have crossed, When I have crossed, When I have crossed, Crossed the bar. Tune Title: [Sunset and evening star]

Waiting for Thee

Author: D. O. T. Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #163 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: We are waiting for thee, Lord Jesus Refrain First Line: Waiting for thee, we are longing for thee Lyrics: 1 We are waiting for thee, Lord Jesus, Patiently as watchers linger here, All arrayed in white adorning, List’ning thy returning step to hear. Refrain: Waiting for thee, we are longing for thee, Waiting for the breaking of the dawn; Waiting for thee, we are longing for thee; Waiting, watching, longing, Lord, for thee. 2 We are waiting for thee, Lord Jesus, Hoping in thy presence soon to be, With our lamps all trimmed and burning, Watching now thy coming form to see. [Refrain] 3 We are waiting for thee, Lord Jesus, List’ning for the final trumpet peal That shall wake the slumb’ring nations, Waiting that eternal bliss to feel. [Refrain] 4 We are waiting for thee, Lord Jesus, Longing that supernal day to see, When, with all the blest of ages, We shall in thy hallowed presence be. [Refrain] Tune Title: [We are waiting for thee, Lord Jesus]

Light After Darkness

Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #172 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Light after darkness, Gain after loss Refrain First Line: Now comes the weeping Tune Title: [Light after darkness, Gain after loss]

Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #190 (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Heaven anticipation of Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord: "I'll be a God to thee; I'll bless thy numerous race, and they shall be a seed to me." 2 Abram believed the promised grace and gave his child to God, but water seals the blessing now that once was sealed with blood. 3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms, to our forefathers giv'n; he takes young children to his arms, and calls them heirs of heav'n. 4 Our God, how faithful are his ways! His love endures the same; nor from the promise of his grace blots out his children's name. 5 Thus to the parents and their seed shall thy salvation come; and numerous households meet at last in one eternal home. Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Languages: English Tune Title: I DO BELIEVE

Abide With Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #205 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide Tune Title: EVENTIDE

Beyond the Shadows

Author: C. W. Naylor Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #213 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Just beyond where the shadows are falling Refrain First Line: The beautiful light is shining so clear Tune Title: [Just beyond where the shadows are falling]

Echoes from Glory

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #220 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Far away among the angels Refrain First Line: Hear the echoes filled with glory Tune Title: [Far away among the angels]

Beyond the Shadows

Author: C. W. Naylor Hymnal: Truth in Song #225 (1907) Topics: Anticipation First Line: Just beyond where the shadows are falling Refrain First Line: The beautiful light is shining so clear Languages: English Tune Title: [Just beyond where the shadows are falling]

Eternity

Author: D. O. T. Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #232 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: I stood at the time-beaten portals Refrain First Line: Oh, eternity! Long eternity! Tune Title: [I stood at the time-beaten portals]

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Daniel ben Judah; Thomas Olivers Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #234 (2018) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Topics: Heaven anticipation of Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days and God of love. Jehovah! Great I AM! by earth and heav'n confessed; I bow and bless the sacred name, forever blest. 2 The God of Abraham praise, at whose supreme command from earth I rise and seek the joys at his right hand. I all on earth forsake, its wisdom, fame, and pow'r, and him my only portion make, my shield and tow'r. 3 He by himself hath sworn, I on his oath depend; I shall, on eagles' wings upborne, to heav'n ascend. I shall behold his face, I shall his pow'r adore, and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 4 The goodly land I see, with peace and plenty blest, a land of sacred liberty and endless rest. There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound, and trees of life forever grow, with mercy crowned. 5 There dwells the Lord our King, the Lord our Righteousness, triumphant o'er the world and sin, the Prince of Peace. On Zion's sacred height his kingdom he maintains, and glorious with his saints in light forever reigns. 6 The whole triumphant host gives thanks to God on high; "Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!" they ever cry. Hail, Abraham's God and mine! I join the heav'nly lays; all might and majesty are thine, and endless praise. Scripture: Genesis 22:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI

We Shall Never Say Good-Bye

Author: D. O. T. Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #235 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: Farewell, brother, we shall never Refrain First Line: No farewell word shall e'er be heard Tune Title: [Farewell, brother, we shall never]

The Last Farewell

Author: D. O. T. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #239 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Anticipation First Line: Farewell, dear friends, I bid you Lyrics: 1 Farewell, dear friends, I bid you A loving, last farewell; I hear my Savior calling, I soon with Him shall dwell. Weep not at my departure, For on that shore I see The blest of ages waiting To chant a song for me. 2 Farewell, dear friends, remember, Our walk on earth was sweet, But sweeter far the ending, To rest at Jesus’ feet. I fear not death’s dark valley, Nor tremble with alarm, For angels wait to bear me Above the raging storm. 3 Farewell, oh, will you meet me In that celestial land, Where we shall dwell forever, And grasp no parting hand? My work on earth is ended, And there a starry crown Awaits me, for I’ve conquered, I lay my armor down. 4 Farewell, dear friends, I’m nearing The mansions bright above, My only plea for entrance— My Savior’s dying love. And when I shout the chorus Of Jesus crucified, The golden doors of heaven I know will open wide. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11 Tune Title: [Farewell, dear friends, I bid you]

Heavenly Welcome

Author: J. M. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #249 Meter: 9.9.9.5.10.6.10.4 Topics: Anticipation First Line: Feet that have carried the gospel glad Refrain First Line: Those beautiful portals will open wide Lyrics: 1 Feet that have carried the gospel glad, Tidings of peace as the Savior said; Hands that have strengthened the weak and sad, Will be waiting there. Refrain: Those beautiful portals will open wide, Open wide, open wide; Those beautiful portals will open wide To welcome thee. 2 Feet that have traveled the narrow way, Faltering not in the battle fray, Treading the thorns in the heat of day, Will be waiting there. [Refrain] 3 Hands that were folded before thy view, Pressed by thine own in a promise true, Sprinkled with tears as the morning dew, Will be waiting there. [Refrain] 4 Waiting and beckoning on and on, Resting from toil in that palace home, Eager to know will the children come To these mansions fair. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Tune Title: [Feet that have carried the gospel glad]

When the Saints Go Marching In

Author: Unknown Hymnal: Timeless Truths #250 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.9.8 Topics: Anticipation First Line: I am just a lonesome trav'ler Refrain First Line: Oh, when the saints go marching in Lyrics: 1 I am just a lonesome trav’ler, Through this big, wide world of sin; Want to join that grand procession, When the saints go marching in. Refrain: Oh, when the saints go marching in, Oh, when the saints go marching in; Lord, I want to be in that number, When the saints go marching in. 2 All my folks have gone before me, All my friends and all my kin; But I’ll meet with them up yonder, When the saints go marching in. [Refrain] 3 Come and join me in my journey, ’Cause it’s time that we begin; And we’ll be there for that judgment, When the saints go marching in. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 22:14 Tune Title: [I am just a lonesome trav'ler]

Saved by Grace

Author: Frances J. Crosby Hymnal: Timeless Truths #252 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Anticipation First Line: Some day the silver cord will break Refrain First Line: And I shall see Him face to face Lyrics: 1 Some day the silver cord will break, And I no more as now shall sing; But, oh, the joy when I shall wake Within the palace of the King! Refrain: And I shall see Him face to face, And tell the story— Saved by grace. 2 Some day my earthly house will fall; I cannot tell how soon ’twill be; But this I know— my All in All Has now a place in heav’n for me. [Refrain] 3 Some day, when fades the golden sun Beneath the rosy tinted west, My blessed Lord will say, “Well done!” And I shall enter into rest. [Refrain] 4 Some day: till then I’ll watch and wait, My lamp all trimmed and burning bright, That when my Savior opes the gate, My soul to Him may take its flight. [Refrain] Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:6-7 Tune Title: [Someday the silver cord will break]

My Life-Work

Author: B. E. Warren; Otto Bolds Hymnal: Truth in Song #252 (1907) Topics: Anticipation First Line: When my life-work is ended Refrain First Line: Home, beautiful home Languages: English Tune Title: [When my life-work is ended]

When I Shall Awake

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #260 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: When I shall awake in that fair morn of morns Refrain First Line: I shall be satisfied then Lyrics: 1 When I shall awake in that fair morn of morns, After whose dawning never night returns, And with whose bright glory day eternal burns, I shall be satisfied then. Refrain: I shall be satisfied then, I shall be satisfied then, When I shall awake in that fair morn of morns, I shall be satisfied then. 2 And when I shall see his glory face to face, Hear his glad welcome, feel his fond embrace, And feast on the fullness of his heav’nly grace, I shall be satisfied then. [Refrain] 3 And when I shall meet the friends that I have loved, Clasp to my bosom dear ones long removed, And witness how faithful Christ to me hath proved, I shall be satisfied then. [Refrain] 4 Oh, soon I shall gaze upon the face of him, Pierced to redeem me from the curse of sin, And praise him forever with the glad new hymn; I shall be satisfied then. [Refrain] Tune Title: [When I shall awake in that fair morn of morns]

Asleep in Jesus

Author: Margaret Mackay Hymnal: Timeless Truths #291 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Anticipation First Line: Asleep in Jesus! Blessed sleep Lyrics: 1 Asleep in Jesus! Blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet, To be for such a slumber meet, With holy confidence to sing That death has lost his venomed sting! 3 Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest, Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Savior’s pow’r. 4 Asleep in Jesus! Oh, for me May such a blessed refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie, And wait the summons from on high. 5 Asleep in Jesus! Far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be; But there is still a blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20 Tune Title: REST (BRADBURY)

Thine Be the Glory

Author: Edmund Budry; Richard B. Hoyle Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #365 (2018) Meter: 10.11.11.11.1 with refrain Topics: Heaven anticipation of First Line: Thine be the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son Refrain First Line: Thine be the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son Lyrics: 1 Thine be the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son: endless is the vict'ry thou o’er death hast won; angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay. Refrain: Thine be the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son; endless is the vict'ry thou o’er death hast won. 2 Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom; let the church with gladness, hymns of triumph sing, for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting. [Refrain] 3 No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; life is naught without thee: aid us in our strife; make us more than conqu'rors, thro' thy deathless love: bring us safe thro' Jordan to thy home above. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 25:8 Languages: English Tune Title: MACCABAEUS

I Have a Home

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #369 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Anticipation First Line: I have a home prepared for me Refrain First Line: I’ll live for Him till life shall end Lyrics: 1 I have a home prepared for me, A mansion bright across the sea; And when I pass to yon bright shore, I’ll dwell with Christ forevermore. Refrain: I’ll live for Him till life shall end, Then on my pinions I’ll ascend To that bright home, where all is fair, And take my starry crown to wear. 2 I have a home in heav’n above, Where all is pure and perfect love; A home where sin can never be, Where all is perfect purity. [Refrain] 3 I have a home, forever free From toil, and care, and misery, Where stormy seas can never roll, Where bliss eternal crowns the soul. [Refrain] 4 I have a home—how sweet to know ’Tis well secured from every foe— Where peace and joy do reign supreme, Where love shall be my only theme. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:2 Tune Title: [I have a home prepared for me]

The Hour of My Departure

Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: Songs of Grace and Glory #371 (1918) Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: The hour of my departure I may not know Lyrics: 1 The hour of my departure I may not know, But Christ in love hath taught me To watch while here below; My lamp to keep bright burning With oil divine, That at the Lord’s appearing, My soul with grace may shine. Refrain: The hour of my departure My Savior knows, And in his love confiding, I dwell in sweet repose. 2 The hour of my departure I’ll keep in view, And strive, while here I linger, Some precious work to do; Some service for the Master, Or cross to bear, That I a crown unfading, And robe of white may wear. [Refrain] 3 The hour of my departure May soon be here; To me the thought is joyful, And yonder light is clear; I see the sunlit mountains Where I shall stand, I hear the songs enchanting Of yon celestial band. [Refrain] Tune Title: [The hour of my departure I may not know]

Saints' Reward

Author: William G. Schell Hymnal: Timeless Truths #379 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Anticipation First Line: Life on earth is but a vapor Lyrics: 1 Life on earth is but a vapor, Soon we’ll lay these bodies down; But if we continue faithful, We shall wear the victor’s crown— Brighter than the stars of heaven, Brighter than the dazzling sun, We shall shine among the ransomed, When our work on earth is done. 2 We shall not abide forever In this gloomy vale of tears, For our life shall, at the longest, Only last a few short years; Then we’ll fly away to glory, At our Father’s own right hand, Help to sing redemption’s story With the blood-washed angel band. 3 I would not give up my title To that future world of bliss For the shining gold and silver Of a thousand worlds like this; I would rather bear affliction, Be a hated pilgrim here, Miss the diadems terrestrial, And obtain a crown up there. 4 Let us then be up and doing, We have but a few more days, Priceless souls of men to rescue From their dark and sinful ways; Courage, brother, work and suffer, Till this fleeting life is past; God will recompense our labors With a great reward at last.t. Scripture: James 4:14 Tune Title: [Life on earth is but a vapor]

Evening and Morning

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #416 Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.6.5.5 Topics: Anticipation First Line: When the evening is coming Refrain First Line: When the morning has come Lyrics: 1 When the evening is coming, And the dark clouds appear, I am happy in knowing My Redeemer is near; He hath blest me with keeping, ’Mid the toils of the day; He will watch me while sleeping, He will not go away. Refrain: When the morning has come, When the morning has come; We will meet Him in glory, When the morning has come. 2 When the evening is coming, And the sunlight grows dim, How my heart in devotion Loves to cling unto Him! He hath blest me with pardon, He hath cleansed me, I know, He will keep me while trusting From the dark, cruel foe. [Refrain] 3 When the evening is coming, And I look o’er the past, What assurance increasing— I have triumphed at last! Not an evil foreboding, Not a doubt in my soul, Not a sin that’s corroding— I am whole, I am whole. [Refrain] 4 When our life’s evening endeth In one bright, lasting day, When our Savior descendeth In His royal array, We’ll be caught up to meet Him In the air, we are told, To abide with Him ever In that city of gold. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 21:12 Tune Title: [When the evening is coming]

What Will It Be to Be There?

Author: W. G. S. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #445 Meter: 12.9.12.8 with refrain Topics: Anticipation First Line: There's a city of gold in that land far away Refrain First Line: Glory, glory, hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 There’s a city of gold in that land far away, With its streets and its buildings so rare; With its glories untold, in its bright, golden ray, Oh, what will it be to be there? Refrain: Glory, glory, hallelujah! While eternity prolong; All the saints in heaven’s kingdom Singing one celestial song. 2 In the city of love, in that land far above, Where the saints, all immortal and fair, Are uniting their voices in anthems of love, Oh, what will it be to be there? [Refrain] 3 In that city above there’s a mansion for me, Which my Savior has gone to prepare; With the angels in heaven my soul soon shall be, Oh, what will it be to be there? [Refrain] 4 Oh, the Lamb is the light of that heavenly home, And they need not the sunbeams so fair; There the darkness and shadows of night never come, Oh, what will it be to be there? [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27 Tune Title: [There's a city of gold in that land far away]

What a Wonderful Day

Author: Joel A. Erickson Hymnal: Timeless Truths #464 Meter: 7.7.7.8.9.7.10.8.8 Topics: Anticipation First Line: Oh, praise the Lord for His love! Refrain First Line: What a wonderful day that shall be Lyrics: 1 Oh, praise the Lord for His love! I have a mansion above, In that bright, beautiful land, Where one day I shall ever stand. Refrain: What a wonderful day that shall be, When Christ my Savior I’ll see! When in that city fair with beauties rare A song I’ll sing, a crown I’ll wear, His praise declare fore’er and e’er! 2 I have a hope that is sure, One that I mean to secure; I’ll follow Jesus each day, So that to me, “Well done,” [Refrain] 3 He’ll say. This life here soon will be o’er, Then on a happier shore I’ll join my Lord’s blood-bought band, Walk with Him always hand in hand. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:2 Tune Title: PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

It is not death to die

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #466 (1870) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Death anticipation of Lyrics: 1 It is not death to die-- To leave this weary road, And 'mid the brotherhood on high, To be at home with God. 2 It is not death to close The eye long dimm'd by tears, And wake in glorious repose To spend eternal years. 3 It is not death to bear The wrench that sets us free From dungeon chain, to breathe the air Of boundless liberty. 4 It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust, And rise, on strong, exulting wing, To live among the just. 5 Jesus, Thou Prince of life! Thy chosen cannot die: Like Thee, they conquer in the strife, To reign with Thee on high. Languages: English

No, no, it is not dying

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #467 (1870) Topics: Death anticipation of Lyrics: 1 No, no, it is not dying, To go unto our God; This gloomy earth forsaking, Our journey homeward taking Along the starry road. 2 No, no, it is not dying, Heaven's citizen to be; A crown immortal wearing, And rest unbroken sharing, From care and conflict free. 3 No, no, it is not dying, The Shepherd's voice to know: His sheep he ever leadeth, His peaceful flock He feedeth, Where living pastures grow. 4 No, no it is not dying To wear a lordly crown; Among God's people dwelling, The glorious triumph swelling Of Him whose sway we own. 5 Oh, no, this is not dying, The Saviour of mankind! There streams of love are flowing, No hindrance ever knowing; Here only drops we find. Languages: English

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