1 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | We will be raptured, with glory transformed; |
| Glorified with Him, Himself to enjoy, |
| | In His full likeness we then will be formed. |
Chorus |
| | Glorious hope! Christ will return! |
| | Glorious hope! Christ will return! |
| | We will be raptured, with glory transformed; |
| | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
2 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | The old creation will vanish away, |
| No more well groan, but have full liberty. |
| | Enjoy salvation in its utmost way. |
3 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | Over the nations with Him we will reign, |
| Priests we will be in His presence to serve, |
| | Thus His salvation in fulness well gain. |
4 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | Waiting and watching, we faithfully serve, |
| Running the race, pressing on toward the goal |
| | That we the Kingdoms reward might deserve. |