The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12027

12027. When Jesus Comes Again

1 The night is long and dreary,
But breaking dawn is near;
The Lord in dazzling splendor
Shall speedily appear;
Our loved ones, calmly sleeping,
Have done with grief and pain;
We’ll meet them in the glory,
When Jesus comes again.

Refrain:
When Jesus comes again,
When Jesus comes again,
O day of joy and gladness,
When Jesus comes again.

2 Oh, joyful resurrection!
A "blessèd hope" indeed,
For those who "sleep in Jesus,"
From sin and sorrow freed;
And we, "caught up" together,
With them shall join the strain
Of praise for our salvation,
When Jesus comes again. [Refrain]

3 The "signs" increase around us,
The heralds of the King;
O for the happy moment
When silver trumpets ring!
When, gathered to the Savior,
We echo the refrain—
"Hosanna in the highest!"
When Jesus comes again. [Refrain]

4 It cheers the drooping spirit,
It sets the soul on fire;
Our risen Lord is coming,
Our joy, and heart’s desire;
We’re longing to behold Him,
Who soon on earth shall reign;
O time of wondrous gladness,
When Jesus comes again. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The night is long and dreary
• Title: When Jesus Comes Again
• Alterer: Daniel Webster Whittle
• Author: John Veilis
• Refrain First Line: When Jesus comes again
• Language: English
• Source: Sacred Songs No. 1 by Ira D. Sankey, James McGranahan and George C. Stebbins (New York: BigloW & Main, 1896)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The night is long and dreary]
• Composer: James McGranahan
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain