198 ~ O Lord of Life
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O lord of life, Thy kingdom is at hand, Blest reign of love and liberty and light; Time long foretold by seers of every land; The cherished dream of watchers through the night.
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Lo! in our hearts shines forth the morning star, Shedding its luster on our darkened way; And we behold, as pilgrims from afar, The holy dawning of Thy perfect day.
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Now gleams at last upon our waiting eyes The glory of the kingdom that shall be; When truth in conquering grandeur shall arise, And Christ shall rule the world with equity.
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Forward again we move at Thy command! The flaming pillar leading on anew; One in the faith of all Thy prophet band, Onward we press to make the vision true.