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When He Cometh

Lyrics by
William Oliver Cushing (1877)
Music by
George Frederick Root (1877)
Tune
WHEN HE COMETH · 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Scripture
Matthew 25:31-46
Verse 1
When He cometh, when He cometh
To make up His jewels,
All His jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.
Refrain
Like the stars of the morning,
His brightness adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.
Verse 2
He will gather, He will gather
The gems for His kingdom;
All the pure ones, all the bright ones,
His loved and His own.
Verse 3
Little children, little children,
Who love their Redeemer,
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.

A hymn about Christ's judgment and the gathering of jewels or souls, popular in children's services.