Over the Distant Mountains Breaking

Verse 1

O'er the distant mountains breaking Comes the redd'ning dawn of day. Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking; Rise and sing and watch and pray. 'Tis your Savior, 'tis your Savior, On his bright returning way.

Verse 2

Come, O Long-Expected; weary Waits my spirit anxiously. Life is dark and earth is dreary Where your light I cannot see. O my Savior, O my Savior, When will you return to me?

Verse 3

Nearer is my soul's salvation; Spent the night, the day at hand. Keep me in my humble station, Watching for you till I stand, O my Savior, O my Savior, In your bright, your promised, land,

Verse 4

With my lamp well-trimmed and burning, Swift to hear and slow to stray, Watching for your glad returning, Waiting for the blessed day. Come, my Savior, Come, my Savior, O my Savior, quickly come!