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Signs of Approaching Judgment

Reginald Heber • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 24:29

Verse 1

In the sun, and moon, and stars, Signs and wonders have appeared; Earth has groan'd with bloody wars, And the hearts of men have fear'd.

Verse 2

Soon shall ocean's hoary deep, Tossed with stronger tempests, rise; Darker storms the mountains sweep, Fiercer lightnings rend the skies.

Verse 3

Dread alarms shall shake the proud, Pale amazement, restless fear; And amid the thunder cloud Shall the Judge of men appear.

Verse 4

But, tho' from his awful face, Heav'n shall fade, and earth shall fly, Fear not ye, his chosen race, Your redemption draweth nigh.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 24:29

Reference 2

  • luke 21:25

Reference 3

  • luke 21:28