Because the Lord is coming,
I will serve the only true and living.
With faith through all the world resounding,
I soon shall have my leaving.
Because the Lord is coming,
His Word will echo to all the living.
With labor and travailing, there is no complaining,
For souls with me are waiting.
Because the Lord is coming,
Lost souls are for the gospel longing.
The brethren the more I'm loving,
Holy hearts until the ending.
Because the Lord is coming,
Still, O Lord, I'm hoping
For glory, no more corrupting
Waiting and unretiring.
Because the Lord is coming;
I'll be sober,I'll be watching,
In rejoicing, thanksgiving and ceaseless praying,
HOLDING FAST TO EVERLASTING!
