"Anticipation"

A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns.

"Anticipation"

1. Look, my soul, look forth with joy,
To thy eternal home;
Think of that divine employ,
To which thou soon shall come.
Look, beyond thy house of clay,
Look, for glory, here unknown,
Look, my soul, to endless day,
Thy mansion and thy crown.

2. What though foes and sins molest,
Soon all their rage will cease:
When thou shalt obtain thy rest,
And live in endless peace:
See, thy crown is held in view;
Bliss and glory are at hand;
Thou shalt bid the world adieu,
And gain the promis'd land.

3. All Jehovah's chosen race,
Redeem'd with precious blood,
Sanctified by sov'reign grace,
Shall be brought home to God.
Tried and tempted on their way,
As to glory they proceed,
Strength is suited to their day,
And grace for every need.

4. Love divine will have its choice,
Though earth and hell withstand;
O, my soul, again rejoice!
Thou art in Jesus' hand:
He will have His ransom'd bride,
See His glory on His throne;
All for whom the Saviour died,
He claims, and calls His own.