The Coming of the Lord Draweth Nigh.

 

JANUARY 25
The coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
James 5:8

 
If we really love the Saviour
  we shall long for his appearing.
And in proportion to the strength of our love
  will be our desired for his speedy return.
 
He will come, for he has promised to do so.
He will soon come, so his word declares,
  and passing events seemed to give
    an emphasis to that word.
 
Until he come, the world will be in bondage,
  the church will be low in a low place, and
  his people will be groaning under 

    the sorrows and trials.
 
His coming is the hope of his church, and
  it should find a place in our meditations,
   desires, and prayers.
 
He comes to roll away the curse from creation.
 
He comes to subdue all things unto himself.
 
He comes to bring complete and
  everlasting deliverance to his saints.
 
He comes to be glorified in his saints, and
  to be admired in all them that believe.
 
He comes to reign on the mount Zion,
  and before his ancients gloriously.
 
O to have a part in the first resurrection!
 
O to be among the invited guests at
  the marriage supper of the lamb!
 
 

We know the solemn hour draws nigh,

When Jesus shall appear again,

Hasten, O Lord, and bow the sky,

And here begin thy glorious reign.

The number of thy saints complete,

And tread thy foes beneath thy feet.

 
 
James Smith 1849