548 ~ Sweet Promise Is Given

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Sweet promise is give to all who believe — "Behold I come quickly, Mine own to receive; Hold fast till I come; the danger is great; Sleep not as do others; be watchful, and wait."

Refrain

"Hold fast till I come;" Sweet promise of heaven — "The kingdom restored, to you shall be given." "Come, enter my joy, sit down on My throne; Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come."

3

We'll "watch unto prayer" with lamps burning bright; He comes to all others a "thief in the night." We know he is near, but know not the day — As spring shows that summer is not far away."

4

Yes! this is our hope, 'tis built on his word — The glorious appearing of Jesus, our Lord; Of promises all, it stands as the sum: "Behold I come quickly, hold fast till I come."