258. From Egypt Lately Come

6,6,8,6,4,7.
by T. Kelly
1
From Egypt lately come,
 
Where death and darkness reign,
 
We seek our new, our better home,
 
Where we our rest shall gain:
 
Hallelujah!
 
We are on our way to God.
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” (Colossians 1:13)
“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.” (Hebrews 4:9)
2
There sin and sorrow cease,
 
And, every conflict o’er,
 
There we shall dwell in endless peace,
 
And never hunger more.
 
Hallelujah!
 
We are on our way to God.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
“And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.” (Revelation 21:27)
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11)
“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.” (Revelation 7:16)
3
How sweet the prospect is!
 
It cheers the pilgrim’s breast;
 
We’re journeying through the wilderness,
 
But soon shall gain our rest;
 
Hallelujah!
 
We are on our way to God.
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