Tune: Cwm Rhondda
(\'Guide me, O thou great Redeemer/Jehovah\')
1 Thessalonians 4 v.15 - 5 v.6 parts
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The day of the Lord, His return
We look for it, for it yearn
Turn our hearts Lord to you, while still
We have choice and we have will
Then all dead in Christ shall rise first
All rejoice then, praise outburst
Praise outburst!
All rejoice then, praise outburst
For the Lord Himself shall descend
Fulfil His kingdom, no end
Descend from heaven with a shout
It be His return, no doubt
And with voice of the archangel
And loud trumpet of God\'s call
Of God\'s call!
And loud trumpet of God\'s call
Then we who are alive, remain
On this earth, shall see again
Our loved ones, for we shall be caught
Up with them, all Christ\'s blood-bought
Meeting with them in the clouds high
Meeting with the Lord e\'er nigh
Lord e\'er nigh!
Meeting with the Lord e\'er nigh
So for ever blessed eternal
Ever with the Lord, and all
Who are in Christ, so great comfort
This our glad portion, our lot
On with patience, perseverance
\'Til that day dawns on us hence
On us hence!
\'Til that day dawns on us hence
Living now as children of light
Do that pleasing in God\'s sight
We are not of night or darkness
But are of God\'s light, no less
Watching, waiting, hoping, praying
Ever joyful, praises ring
Praises ring!
Ever joyful, praises ring