Today’s hymn comes from Irishman Thomas Kelly (1769-1855). He trained to become a barrister and entered the Bar, but after a spiritual experience became a preacher instead in 1782. His hymns, 765 in all, were composed and published over a period of 51 years. This hymn is based on 1 Thess 5:1-11, which Paul says we should encourage each other with. I hope these words are an encouragement to you!
Nothing know we of the season
When the world shall pass away;
But we know, the saints have reason
To expect a glorious day;
When the Saviour shall return,
And His people cease to mourn.
While a careless world is sleeping,
Then it is the day will come;
Mirth will then be turned to weeping,
Sinners then must meet their doom;
But the people of the Lord
Shall obtain their bright reward.
O what sacred joys await them!
They shall see the Saviour then;
Those who now oppose and hate them
Never can oppose again;
Brethren, let us think of this:
All is ours, if we are His.
Waiting for the Lord’s returning,
Be it ours His word to keep;
Let our lamps be always burning;
Let us watch while others sleep;
We’re no longer of the night;
We are children of the light.
Being of the favoured number
Whom the Saviour calls His own,
’Tis not meet that we should slumber,
Nothing should be left undone:
This should be His people’s aim,
Still to glorify His name!
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