Looking for That Blessed Hope

Verse 1

O shout aloud the tidings, Repeat the joyful strain; Let all the waiting nations This message hear again; The spotless Lamb of glory, Who once for man was slain, Soon o’er all the earth shall reign.

Chorus

Looking for that blessèd hope, Looking for that blessèd hope; We know the hour is nearing, The hour of His appearing, We’re looking for that blessèd hope.

Verse 2

Signs in the Heav’n above us, In sun and moon and sky, Proclaim to all the faithful Redemption draweth night; The hearts of men are quaking, And failing them for fear; Jesus’ coming draweth near.

Verse 3

We’ll watch for His returning With lamps well trimmed and bright; He cometh to the careless As thieves break thro’ at night; "Well done, thou good and faithful," O may we hear the word, "Share the joy of Christ thy Lord."