Bible Verse of the Day

Thursday, October 03, 2013

The Lord Is My Light

The Lord Is My Light
Text written by James Nicholson (1828-1876)
Tune composed by Dr. J. W. Bischoff (1849-1909)

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?

V. 1 The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
By day and by night His presence is near;
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessed persuasion the Spirit brings in.

Refrain: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along;
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along.

V. 2 The Lord is my light; though clouds may arise,
Faith, stronger than sight, looks up to the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign:
Then how can I ever in darkness remain?
Refrain

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 

V. 3 The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength;
I know in His might I'll conquer at length;
My weakness in mercy He covers with power,
And, walking by faith, He upholds me each hour.
Refrain

Isaiah 49:26 I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. 

V. 4 The Lord is my light, my all and in all;
There is in His sight no darkness at all;
He is my Redeemer, my Savior and King;
With saints and with angels His praises I sing.
Refrain

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

For God So Love Us

For God So Loved Us
Text written in 1856 by August D. Rische (1819-1906)
Sung to GOTT IST DIE LIEBE, Thuringer Melody, c. 1840


John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 

V. 1 For God so loved us, He sent the Savior:
For God so loved us, and loves me too.

Jeremiah 31:3 The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness."

Refrain: Love so unending! I'll sing His praises,
God loves His Children, loves even me.

Isaiah 42:26 I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

V. 2 He sent the Savior, the blest Redeemer;
He sent the Savior to set me free.
Refrain

Isaiah 49:10 They will neither hunger nor thirst, nor will the desert heat or the sun beat down on them. He who has compassion on them will guide them
and lead them beside springs of water.

V. 3 He bade me welcome, O word of mercy;
He bade me welcome, O voice divine.
Refrain

Revelation 5:13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power,
for ever and ever!”

V. 4 Glory and honor, O Love eternal,
To Him be given while life shall last.
Refrain

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

In Our Work and in Our Play

In Our Work and in Our Play
Text written by Whitfield G. Wills (1841-1891)
Sung to ROSSLYN, an English melody

Isaiah 43:15 I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator, your King.

1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

V. 1 In our work and in our play,
Jesus, ever with us stay;
May we always strive to be
True and faithful unto Thee.
Then we truthfully can sing,
We are children of the King.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

V. 2 May we in Thy strength subdue
Evil tempers, words untrue,
Thoughts impure, and deeds unkind,
All things hateful to Thy mind.
Then we truthfully can sing,
We are children of the King.

V. 3 Children of the King are we!
May we loyal to Him be;
Try to please Him every day,
In our work and in our play.
Then we truthfully can sing,
We are children of the King.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
Text written in 1871 by Edward Hopper (1818-1888)
Sung to PILOT, composed in 1871 by John E. Gould (1822-1875)

V. 1 Jesus, Savior, pilot me
Over life's tempestuous sea;
Unknown waves before me roll,
Hiding rock and treacherous shoal;
Chart and compass come from Thee;
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

Mark 4:39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 

V. 2 As a mother stills her child,
Thou canst hush the ocean wild;
Boisterous waves obey Thy will
When Thou sayest to them, "Be still."
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea,
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

Isaiah 43:1, 2 But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

V. 3 When at last I near the shore,
And the fearful breakers roar
'Twixt me and the peaceful rest,
Then, while leaning on Thy breast,
May I hear Thee say to me,
"Fear not, I will pilot thee."

Sunday, September 29, 2013

How Firm a Foundation

How Firm a Foundation
Text taken from "Rippon's A Selection of Hymns, 1787"
Sung to FOUNDATION, from Funk's Genuine Church Music, 1832, arranged in 1984 by Melvin West (1930-?)

2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” 

Hebrews 6:18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. 

V. 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus hath fled?

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

V. 2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed;
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand."

Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.

V. 3 "When thro' the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress."




Saturday, September 28, 2013

Nature With Open Volume Stands

Nature With Open Volume Stands
Text written by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Sung to ANGELUS, composed in the 17th century by Georg Joseph

Psalm 145:10 All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.

V. 1 Nature with open volume stands,
To spread its Maker's praise abroad;
And every labor of His hands
Shows something worthy of our God.

Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 

V. 2 But in the grace that rescued us
His brightest form of glory shines;
'Tis fairest drawn upon the cross
In precious blood and crimson lines.

1 Corinthians 1:24 ...but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

V. 3 Here His whole name appears complete.
Nor wit can guess, nor reason prove,
Which of the letters best is writ,
The pow'r, the wisdom, or the love.

Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and praise!”

V. 4 We would forever speak His name
In sounds to mortal ears unknown,
With angels join to praise the Lamb,
And worship at His Father's throne.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Face to Face

Face to Face
Text written in 1898 by Mrs. Frank A Breck (1855-1934)
Tune composed in 1898 by Grant Colfax Tullar (1869-1950)

Revelation 22:4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 

V. 1 Face to face with Christ my Savior
Face to face, what will it be,
When with rapture I behold Him,
Jesus Christ, who died for me?

Refrain: Face to face shall I behold Him,
Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory
I shall see Him by and by!

1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 

V. 2 Only faintly now I see Him,
With the darkening veil between,
But a blessed day is coming,
When His glory shall be seen.
Refrain

V. 3 What rejoicing in His presence,
When are banished grief and pain;
When the crooked ways are straightened,
And the dark things shall be plain!
Refrain

Revelation 1:5 ...and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood,...

V. 4 Face to face! oh, blissful moment!
Face to face--to see and know;
Face to face with my Redeemer,
Jesus Christ, who loves me so.
Refrain

Thursday, September 26, 2013

O Zion, Haste

O Zion, Haste
Text written in 1871 by Mary A. Thomson (1834-1923)
Sung to TIDINGS, composed in 1875 by James Walch (1837-1901)

Isaiah 40:9 You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain.
You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!”

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 

V. 1 O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling,
To tell to all the world that God is light;
That He who made all nations is not willing
One soul should perish, lost in shades of night.

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Refrain: Publish glad tidings,
Tidings of peace,
Tidings of Jesus,
Redemption and release.

Acts 17:28 For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, "We are his offspring."

Revelation 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. 

V. 2 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation
That God, in whom they live and move, is love;
Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation,
And died on earth that man might live above.
Refrain

Luke 10:35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. "Look after him," he said, "and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have."

V. 3 Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious;
Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way;
Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious;
And all thou spendest Jesus will repay.
Refrain

V. 4 He comes again; O Zion, ere thou meet Him,
Make known to every heart His saving grace;
Let none whom He hath ransomed fail to greet Him,
Through thy neglect, unfit to see His face.
Refrain


Wednesday, September 25, 2013

A Song of Heaven and Homeland

A Song of Heaven and Homeland
Text written by E. E. Rexford (1848-1916)
Tune composed by Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908)

V. 1 Sometimes I hear strange music,
Like none e'er heard before,
Come floating softly earthward
As thro' heav'n's open door:
It seems like angel voices,
In strains of joy and love,
That swell the mighty chorus
Around the throne above.

Refrain: O sweet, celestial music,
Heard from a land afar--
The song of Heav'n and Homeland,
Thro' doors God leaves ajar!

V. 2 Now soft, and low, and restful,
It floods my soul with peace,
As if God's benediction 
Bade all earth's troubles cease.
Then grander than the voices,
Of wind, and wave, and sea--
It fills the dome of heaven
With glorious harmony.
Refrain

Isaiah 35:10 ...and those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.

V. 3 This music haunts me ever,
Like something heard in dreams--
It seems to catch the cadence
Of heav'nly winds and streams.
My heart is filled with rapture,
To think, some day to come,
I'll sing it with the angels--
The song of heav'n and home.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

I Heard the Voice of Jesus

I Heard the Voice of Jesus
Text written by Horatius Bonar
Sung to KINGSFOLD, melody collected by Lucy Broadwood and arranged by Ralph Vaughan Willians (1872-1958)


Isaiah 32:18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes,
in undisturbed places of rest.

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

V. 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto Me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down 
Thy head upon My breast."
I came to Jesus as I was,
Weary and worn and sad;
I found in Him a resting place,
And He has made me glad.

John 4:14 ...but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.

V. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Behold, I freely give
The living water; thirsty one,
Stoop down and drink and live."
I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quench'd, my soul revived,
And now I live in Him.

John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

V. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"I am this dark world's light;
Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise,
And all thy day be bright."
I looked to Jesus, and I found
In Him my star, my sun;
And in that light of life I'll walk,
Till trav'ling days are done.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Text written in 1872 by Elizabeth C. Clephane (1830-1869)
Sung to ST. CHRISTOPHER, composed in 1881 by Frederick C. Maker (1844-1927)

Isaiah 32:2 Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land.

V. 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand,
The shadow of a mighty rock
Within a weary land;
A home within the wilderness,
A rest upon the way,
From the burning of the noontide heat,
And the burden of the day.

Matthew 27:36 And sitting down, they kept watch over him there.

V. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus
Mine eye at times can see
The very dying form of One
Who suffered there for me;
And from my smitten heart with tears
Two wonders I confess:
The wonders of redeeming love
And my unworthiness.

Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 

V. 3 I take, O cross, they shadow
For my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine than
The sunshine of His face;
Content to let the world go by,
To know no gain nor loss,
My sinful self my only shame,
My glory all the cross.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

The Spacious Firmament

The Spacious Firmament
Text written in 1712 by Joseph Addison
Sung to CREATION, arranged in 1798 from Franz Joseph Haydn

Psalm 19:1, 4 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands....Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.

V. 1 The spacious firmament on high,
With all the blue, ethereal sky,
And spangled heavens, a shining frame,
Their great Original proclaim.
Th' unwearied sun from day to day
Does his Creator's power display,
And publishes to every land
The work of an almighty hand.

V. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The moon takes up the wondrous tale;
And nightly to the listening earth
Repeats the story of her birth;
While all the stars that round her burn,
And all the planets in their turn,
Confirm the tidings as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to pole.

Psalm 19:3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.

V. 3 What though in solemn silence all
Move round the dark terrestrial ball?
What though no real voice nor sound
Amid their radiant orbs be found?
In reason's ear they all rejoice 
And utter forth a glorious voice,
Forever singing as they shine,
"The hand that made us is divine."

Saturday, September 21, 2013

My Maker and My King

My Maker and My King
Text written by Anne Steele (1716-1778)
Sung to EL KADER, unknown source


1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.

Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 

V. 1 My Maker and My King,
To Thee my all I owe;
Thy sovereign bounty is the spring
Whence all my blessings flow;
Thy sovereign bounty is the spring
Whence all my blessings flow.

V. 2 The creature of Thy hand,
On Thee alone I live;
My God, Thy benefits demand
More praise than I can give.
My God, Thy benefits demand
More praise than I can give.

V. 3 Lord, what can I impart
When all is Thine before?
Thy love demands a thankful heart;
The gift, alas! how poor.
Thy love demands a thankful heart;
The gift, alas! how poor.

V. 4 O! let Thy grace inspire
My soul with strength divine;
Let every word and each desire
And all my days be Thine.
Let every word and each desire
And all my days be Thine.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Almighty Father

Almighty Father
Text is based on Isaiah 30:18
Tune was arranged in 1846 from Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Isaiah 30:18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him!

V. 1 Almighty Father, hear our prayer,
and bless all souls that wait before Thee.
Amen.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

When on Life a Darkness Falls

When on Life a Darkness Falls
Text written in 1983 by Brian Wren (1936-?)
Sung to EMERALD GATES, anonymous from "Hymns and Tunes" 1885

V. 1 When on life a darkness falls,
When the mist flows chilling,
Paths and signposts lost in doubt,
Loveless, unfulfilling,
Reach us, Jesus, from Your cross, 
Though we feel forsaken;
Keep us through the aching night
Till new dawns awaken.

V. 2 When the dreams and vows of youth
Painfully accuse us,
Stab our conscience, steal our worth,
Christ will not refuse us:
Peace the world cannot provide,
Daily resurrection,
Strong companion at our side
For each new direction.

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic."

V. 3 Come and meet Him, Friend and Lord,
Thro' the gospel story:
Open door to life and peace,
Window into glory.
All who seek Him, soon are found,
Made His close relation:
Christ our pathway, Christ our home,
Christ our sure foundation.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

If You But Trust in God to Guide You

If You But Trust in God to Guide You
Text written by George Neumark (1621-1681)
Sung to WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT, also composed by George Neumark


Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.

Matthew 7:25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

V. 1 If you but trust in God to guide you
And place your confidence in Him,
You'll find Him always there beside you,
To give you hope and strength within.
For those who trust God's changeless love
Build on the rock that will not move.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

V. 2 What gain is there in futile weeping,
In helpless anger and distress?
If you are in His care and keeping,
In sorrow will He love you less?
For He who took for you a cross
Will bring you safe through every loss.

Luke 22:42 Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.

V. 3 In patient trust await His leisure
In cheerful hope, with heart content
To take what-e'er your Father's pleasure
And all-discerning love have sent;
Doubt not your inmost wants are known
To Him who chose you for His own.

Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

V. 4 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving,
Offer your service faithfully,
And trust His word; though undeserving,
You'll find His promise true to be.
God never will forsake in need
The soul that trusts in Him indeed.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Peace, Perfect Peace

Peace, Perfect Peace
Text written in 1875 by Edward H. Bickersteth (1825-1906)
Sung to PAX TECUM, composed by George T. Caldbeck (1852-1918), arranged in 1877 by Charles J. Vincent (1852-1934)

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.

V. 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.

V. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus: this is rest.

V. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away?
In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they.

V. 4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Day of Judgment, Day of Wonders!

Day of Judgment, Day of Wonders!
Text written by John Newton (1725-1807)
Sung to UNSER HERRSCHER, composed in 1680 by Joachim Neander (1650-1680)


1 Corinthians 15:52 In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 

Hebrews 10:27 But only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. 

V. 1 Day of judgment, day of wonders!
Hark the trumpet's awful sound,
Louder than a thousand thunders,
Shakes the vast creation round!
How the summons, 
How the summons 
Will the sinner's heart confound!

Isaiah 25:9 In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

V. 2 See the Lord in glory nearing,
Clothed in majesty divine.
You who long for His appearing,
Then shall say, "This God is mine!"
Gracious Savior,
Gracious Savior,
Own me in that day as Thine.

Matthew 24:29 “Immediately after the distress of those days“ ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky,
and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’

Revelation 20:12, 13 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done.

V. 3 At His call the dead awaken,
Rise to life from earth and sea!
All the powers of nature shaken
By His looks prepare to flee.
Careless sinner,
Careless sinner,
What will then become of thee?

Matthew 25:34  Then the King will say to those on his right, "Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world."

V. 4 But to those who have confessed
Loved and served the Lord below,
He will say, "Come near, ye blessed,
See the kingdom I bestow;
You forever,
You forever 
Shall My love and glory know."

Sunday, September 15, 2013

How Far From Home?

How Far From Home?
Text written in 1853 by Annie R. Smith (1828-1855)
Sung to the tune TIS MIDNIGHT HOUR


Isaiah 21:11, 12 A prophecy against Dumah: Someone calls to me from Seir,
“Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?”
The watchman replies, “Morning is coming, but also the night. If you would ask, then ask; and come back yet again.”

V. 1 How far from home? I asked, as on
I bent my steps--the watchman spake:
"The long, dark night is almost gone,
The morning soon will break.
Then weep no more, but speed thy flight,
With Hope's bright star thy guiding ray,
Till thou shalt reach the realms of light,
In everlasting day."

Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

V. 2 I asked the warrior on the field;
This was his soul-inspiring song:
"With courage, bold, the sword I'll wield,
The battle is not long.
Then weep no more, but well endure
The conflict, till thy work is done;
For this we know, the prize is sure,
When victory is won."

Luke 21:25 There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.

Romans 8:22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 

1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.

V. 3 I asked again; earth, sea, and sun
Seemed, with one voice, to make reply:
"Time's wasting sands are nearly run,
Eternity is nigh.
Then weep no more--with warning tones,
Portentous signs are thickening round,
The whole creation, waiting, groans,
To hear the trumpet sound."

Revelation 7:14, 17 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.  For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’
‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”

V. 4 Not far from home! O blessed thought!
The traveler's lonely heart to cheer;
Which oft a healing balm has brought,
And dried the mourner's tear.
Then weep no more, since we shall meet
Where weary footsteps never roam--
Our trials past, our joys complete,
Safe in our Father's home.