Revelation 19
3 And again they said Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
1. When Jesus descends down the pathway of heaven,
And all his bright angels in glory attend,
May we thro’ his mercy be changed and made like him,
To join the grand chorus that never shall end.
Chorus
Hallelujah, amen! Hallelujah, amen!
And again we shall shout hallelujah, and glory;
To God in the Highest—
Hallelujah, amen!
2. When the Bride of the Lamb for her marriage made ready,
Arrayed in fine linen and jewels most rare,
Meets whom her soul loveth to join him forever,
We long in that union and anthem to share,
Chorus
3. She’ll truly be clear as the sun in his splendor,
And fair as the moon in her glory by night;
Her terror is like to an army with banners
Where two will put swiftly ten thousand to flight.
Chorus
4. The church will obey the commands of Jehovah,
And follow the Lamb wheresoever he goes;
The faith and the patience of Jesus will make her
The light of the world and the wonder of foes.
Chorus
5. Sing praise to our God all ye servants that fear him,
Be glad and rejoice evermore in that day;
The church of the first-born who’re written in heaven,
Will join you in chanting the heavenly lay.
Chorus
6. O blessed are they who are called to the supper
That God hath in glory prepared for his son;
Where all will partake with their Lord and Redeemer
Of the fruit of the vine in that kingdom to come.
Chorus
– Edwin C. Stiles, Portland, ME (printed in an early Advent Review magazine)
