The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#820

820. Jesus died on Calvary's mountain

1 Jesus died on Calvary's mountain
Long time ago,
And salvation's rolling fountain
Now freely flows.

2 Once his voice, in tones of pity,
Melted in woe,
As he wept o'er Judah's city,
Long time ago.

3 Jesus died, yet lives forever,
No more to die,
Bleeding Jesus, blessed Saviour,
Now reigns on high.

4 Now in heaven he's interceding
For dying men;
Soon he'll finish all his pleading,
And come again.

5 Budding fig-trees tell that summer
Dawns o'er the land;
Signs portend that Jesus' coming
Is near at hand.

6 Children, let your lamps be burning,
In hope of heaven,
Waiting for our Lord's returning
At dawn or even.

7 When he comes, a voice from heaven
Shall pierce the tomb:
"Come, ye blessed of my Father,
Children, come home."

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus died on Calvary's mountain
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Waiting for Christ: Closing Work

Tune Information

• Name: LONG TIME AGO
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: 8s & 4s
• Key: C Major