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Twixt Me And The Peaceful Rest

by Mark Abernathy

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Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation. No longer as strangers on earth need we roam. Good tidings are sounding to us and each nation, And shortly the hour of redemption will come, When all that was promised, the Saints will be given, And none will molest them from morn until ev'n, And earth will appear as the garden of Eden, And Jesus will say to all Israel, "Come home." We'll love one another and never dissemble, But cease to do evil and ever be one. And when the ungodly are fearing and tremble, We'll watch for the day when the Savior will come, When all that was promised, the Saints will be given, And none will molest them from morn until ev'n, And earth will appear as the garden of Eden, And Jesus will say to all Israel, "Come home." In faith we'll rely on the arm of Jehovah To guide through these last days of trouble and gloom; And after the scourges and harvest are over, We'll rise with the just when the Savior doth come. Then all that was promised, the Saints will be given, And they will be crowned with the angels of heav'n, And earth will appear as the garden of Eden, And Christ and his people will ever be one.
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The Spirit of God like a fire is burning; The latter day glory begins to come forth; The visions and blessings of old are returning; The angels are coming to visit the earth. We'll sing and we'll shout with the armies of heaven: Hosanna, hosanna to God and the Lamb! Let glory to them in the highest be given, Henceforth and forever: amen and amen! The Lord is extending the saints' understanding— Restoring their judges and all as at first; The knowledge and power of God are expanding The vail o'er the earth is beginning to burst. We'll sing and we'll shout with the armies of heaven: Hosanna, hosanna to God and the Lamb! Let glory to them in the highest be given, Henceforth and forever: amen and amen! How blessed the day when the lamb and the lion Shall lie down together without any ire; And Ephraim be crown'd with his blessing in Zion, As Jesus descends with his chariots of fire! We'll sing and we'll shout with the armies of heaven: Hosanna, hosanna to God and the Lamb! Let glory to them in the highest be given, Henceforth and forever: amen and amen! Henceforth and forever: amen and amen!
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Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father’s throne Make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter’s snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless. And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word and trust His grace, I’ll cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
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Israel, Israel, God is calling, Calling thee from lands of woe. Babylon the great is falling; God shall all her tow'rs o'erthrow. Come to Zion, come to Zion Ere his floods of anger flow. Come to Zion, come to Zion Ere his floods of anger flow. Israel, Israel, God is speaking. Hear your great Deliv'rer's voice! Now a glorious morn is breaking For the people of his choice. Come to Zion, come to Zion, And within her walls rejoice. Come to Zion, come to Zion, And within her walls rejoice. Israel, angels are descending From celestial worlds on high, And to man their pow'r extending, That the Saints may homeward fly. Come to Zion, come to Zion, For your coming Lord is nigh. Come to Zion, come to Zion, For your coming Lord is nigh.
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A poor wayfaring Man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief That I could never answer nay. I had not power to ask his name, Whereto he went, or whence he came; Yet there was something in his eye That won my love; I knew not why. Stripped, wounded, beaten nigh to death, I found him by the highway side. I roused his pulse, brought back his breath, Revived his spirit, and supplied Wine, oil, refreshment—he was healed. I had myself a wound concealed, But from that hour forgot the smart, And peace bound up my broken heart. In pris’n I saw him next, condemned To meet a traitor’s doom at morn. The tide of lying tongues I stemmed, And honored him ’mid shame and scorn. My friendship’s utmost zeal to try, He asked if I for him would die. The flesh was weak; my blood ran chill, But my free spirit cried, “I will!” Then in a moment to my view The stranger started from disguise. The tokens in His hands I knew; The Savior stood before mine eyes. He spake, and my poor name He named, “Of Me thou hast not been ashamed. These deeds shall thy memorial be; Fear not, thou didst them unto Me.”
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How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, You, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? In every condition, in sickness, in health; In poverty’s vale, or abounding in wealth; At home and abroad, on the land, on the sea, As thy days may demand, shall thy strength ever be. Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, For I am thy God and will still give thee aid; I’ll strengthen and help thee, and cause thee to stand Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.
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Come, come, ye saints no toil nor labor fear But with joy wend your way. Though hard to you this journey may appear, Grace shall be as your day. Tis better far for us to strive our useless cares from us to drive Do this, and joy your hearts will swell - All is well! All is well! Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard? 'Tis not so; all is right Why should we think to earn a great reward if we now shun the fight? Gird up your loins; fresh courage take Our God will never us forsake And soon we'll have this tale to tell- All is well! All is well! All is well! All is well! And should we die before our journey's through, Happy day! All is well! We then are free from toil and sorrow, too; With the just we shall dwell! But if our lives are spared again to see the Saints their rest obtain Oh, how we'll make this chorus swell- All is well! All is well! All is well! All is well!
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Come, come, ye saints, no toil nor labor fear; But with joy, wend your way. Though hard to you this journey may appear, Grace shall be as your day. ’Tis better far for us to strive Our useless cares from us to drive; Do this, and joy your hearts will swell All is well! All is well! Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard? ’Tis not so, all is right. Why should we think to earn a great reward, If we now shun the fight? Gird up your loins; fresh courage take; Our God will never us forsake, And soon we’ll have this tale to tell, All is well! All is well! And should we die before our journey’s through, Happy day! All is well! We then are free from toil and sorrow, too; With the just we shall dwell! But if our lives are spared again To see the saints their rest obtain, O how we’ll make this chorus swell, All is well! All is well!

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released December 12, 2010

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