Arise, the Kingdom Is at Hand

Verse 1

Arise, the kingdom is at hand, The King is drawing nigh; Arise with joy, thou faithful band, To meet the Lord most high! Look up, ye souls weighed down with care, The Sovereign is not far; Look up, faint hearts, from your despair, Behold the Morning Star!

Verse 2

Look up, ye drooping hearts, today, The King is very near; O cast your griefs and fears away, For lo, your help is here! Hope on, ye broken hearts, at last The King comes in His might; He loved us in the ages past, When we lay wrapped in night.

Verse 3

O rich the gifts Thou bringest us, Thyself made poor and weak; O love beyond compare that thus Can foes and sinners seek! For this we raise a gladsome voice On high to Thee alone, And evermore with thanks rejoice Before Thy glorious throne. Amen.