They Come

They come from the east and west,

They come from the lands afar,

To feast with the King, to dine

as His guest;

How blessed these pilgrims are!

Beholding His hallowed face

Aglow with light divine;

Blest partakers of His grace,

as gems in His crown to outshine

Since Jesus has set me free,

I'm happy as heart can be;

No longer I bear the burden

of care,

His yoke is so sweet to me.

My soul was as black as night,

But darkness has taken flight;

Now I shout the victory

For Jesus has set me free.

I look on the great white throne,

Before it the ransom'd stand;

No longer are tears, no sorrow

is known

Nor death in that goodly land.

My Savior has gone before,

Preparing the way for me;

Soon we'll meet to part no more

thru time or eternity.

The gates of that holy place

Stand open by night and day;

O look to the Lord who

"giveth more grace,"

Whose love has prepared the way.

A home in those mansions fair

His hand hath reserved for all.

For the wedding feast prepare,

Obeying the gracious call.

Oh, Jesus is coming soon,

Our trials will then be o'er.

What if our Lord this moment

should come

For those who are free from sin?

Then would it bring you joy,

Or sorrow and deep despair?

When our Lord in glory comes,

We'll meet Him up in the air.

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