1 The glorious day is rolling on
All glory to the Lord!
When fair as at creation's dawn
The earth will be restored.
2 A perfect harvest then will crown
The renovated soil;
And rich abundance drop around,
Without corroding toil:
3 For in its own primeval bloom,
Will nature smile again;
And blossoms streaming with perfume,
Adorn the verdant plain.
4 The saints will then, with pure delight,
Possess the holy land;
And walk with Jesus Christ in white,
And in his presence stand.
5 What glorious prospects! can we claim
These hopes, and call them ours?
Yes, if through faith in Jesus' name,
We conquer Satan's pow'rs.
6 If we, like Jesus bear the cross
Like him despise the shame;
And count all earthly things but dross,
For his most holy name.
7 Then while the pow'rs of darkness rage,
With glory in our view,
In Jesus' strength let us engage,
8 For Zion will like Eden bloom;
And Jesus come to reign
The saints immortal from the tomb,
With angels meet again.
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