HYMN 70. C. M

1 By faith we find the place above,
The Rock that rent in twain,
Beneath the shade of dying love,
And in the cleft remain.MIM 84.1

2 Jesus, to thy dear wounds we flee;
We sink into thy side;
Assured that all who trust in thee
Shall evermore abide.MIM 84.2

3 Then let the thund’ring trumpet sound,
The latest lightnings glare;
The mountains melt, the solid ground
Dissolve as liquid air;MIM 84.3

4 The huge celestial bodies roll
Amidst the general fire,
And shrivel as a parchment scroll.
And all in smoke expire!MIM 84.4

5 Yet still the Lord, the Savior, reigns,
When nature is destroyed,
And no created thing remains
Throughout the flaming void.MIM 84.5

6 Sublime upon his azure throne,
He speaks th’ Almighty word; His fiat is obeyed; ‘t is done,
And paradise restored.MIM 84.6

7 So be it! let this system end,
This ruinous earth and skies!
The New Jerusalem descend,
The new creation rise!MIM 85.1

8 Thy power omnipotent assume!
Thy brightest majesty!
And when thou dost in glory come,
My Lord, remember me!MIM 85.2