298. Oh Haste Away, My Brethren Dear
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by I. Watts
Oh haste away, my brethren dear,
And come to Canaan’s shore;
We’ll meet and sing forever there,
When all our toils are o’er.
Oh that will be joyful, joyful, joyful!
And then sing Hallelujah,
With the saints that have gone before.
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” (Revelation 14:13)
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17)
In bridal robes, all clothed in white,
Will all His saints appear:
And, shining in His glory bright,
We’ll see our Jesus there.
Oh that will be joyful, joyful, joyful!
And then sing Hallelujah,
With the saints that have gone before.
“Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.” (Revelation 19:7-8)
“And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” (Revelation 21:2)
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” (1 John 3:2)
In heaven triumphant joy is found
When sons to God are born;
How will its vaults with praise resound
Oh that will be joyful, joyful, joyful!
And then sing Hallelujah,
With the saints that have gone before.
“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” (Luke 15:7)
“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” (Luke 15:10)
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In Canaan’s happy land we’ll meet
To chant this glorious lay;
Our hearts, well tuned, will sing so sweet,
Oh that will be joyful, joyful, joyful!
And then sing Hallelujah,
With the saints that have gone before.
Through one eternal day we’ll sing,
And bless His sacred name,
With "Hallelujahs to the King!"
And "Worthy is the Lamb!"
Oh that will be joyful, joyful, joyful!
And then sing Hallelujah,
With the saints that have gone before.
“And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” (Revelation 19:6)
“And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:16)
“Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.” (Revelation 5:12)
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