Coming Soon

In the glow of early morning ,

In the solemn hush of night ;

Down from heaven’s open portals

   Steal a messenger of light ;

Whispering sweetly to my spirit ,

While the hosts of heaven sing !

This the wondrous thrilling story ,

   Christ is coming, Christ my King .

Oft me thinks I hear His footsteps ,

Stealing down the paths of time ;

And the future dark with shadows ,

   Brightens with the hope sublime .

Sound the soul-inspiring anthem

Angel hosts , your harps attune ;

Earth’s long night is almost over,

   Christ is coming – coming soon

Long we’ve waited blest Redeemer ,

Waited for the first bright ray

Of the morn when sin and sorrow

   At thy Presence flee away;

But our vigil’s nearly over ;

Hope of heaven , oh priceless boon !

In the east the glow appearing .

   Christ is coming – coming soon .

Jan Bagwell

God Bless !