218. Soon will the Master come

1.

Soon will the Master come : soon pass away

Our times of conflict, grief, and suff’ring here ;

Our night of weeping end in cloudless day,

And sorrow's moment like a dream appear :

Eternity with Jesus — in the skies —

How soon that Sun of righteousness may rise !

2.

We shall behold Him, whom not seen we love ;

We shall be with Him, whom we long to see ;

We shall be like Him, fit for realms above,

With Him, and like Him, for eternity :

Is now to sit at Jesus' feet our choice ?

How will fruition then our souls rejoice !