5. Jesus comes on clouds triumphant When the heavens shall pass away; Jesus comes again in glory, Let us, then, our homage pay, Alleluia! ever singing Till the dawn of endless day. G. Thring, 1864. 132 7, 6, 8 l Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, Great David’s greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2. He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong, To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3. He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth; And love, joy, hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth. Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go, And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4. To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend, His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His name shall stand forever,— That name to us is Love. James Montgomery, 1821. 133 8, 7, 8, 7 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding: “Christ is nigh!” it seems to say; “Cast away the dreams of darkness, O ye children of the day!” 2. Startled at the solemn warning, Let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. 3. Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from heav’n. Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all, to be forgiv’n. 4. So, when next He comes with glory, Wrapping all the earth in fear, With His mercy He may shield us And with words of love draw near. From the Latin (c. 5th cent.); E. Caswall, tr. 1849. 134 7, 6, 8 l The Bridegroom soon will call us: Come, all ye wedding-guests! May not His voice appall us While slumber binds our breasts! May all our lamps be burning And oil be found in store, That we, with Him returning, May open find the door! 2. There shall we see delighted Our dear Redeemer’s face, Who leads our souls benighted To glory by His grace; The patriarchs shall meet us, The prophets’ holy band, Apostles, martyrs, greet us In that celestial land.