DOCTRINES >> JUDGMENT
SDAH 415
Christ, the Lord, all power possessing,
Parting, mounted heaven’s height,
Gracious hands outstretched in blessing,
Clouds received His from their sight.
Text
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Christ, the Lord, all power possessing,
Parting, mounted heaven’s height,
Gracious hands outstretched in blessing,
Clouds received His from their sight.
Christ ascended, Christ ascended,
Christ ascended on the clouds.
(on the clouds)
Christ ascended on the clouds.
2
Daniel views earth’s judgment hour,
Angels gathering open books.
God enthroned inflaming power
For His Son’s arrival looks.
Christ approaches, Christ approaches,
Christ approaches on the clouds.
(on the clouds)
Christ approaches on the clouds.
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Revelation’s word fulfilling,
Trumpet, voices pierce the air.
Saint and sinner fainting, thrilling,
Every eye behold Him there.
Christ is coming, Christ is coming,
Christ is coming on the clouds.
(on the clouds)
Christ is coming on the clouds.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Matt 28:18; Luke 24:50; Acts 1:9 (b) Dan 7:9, 10, 13 (c) 1 Thess 4:16; Rev 1:7
Author
C. Mervyn Maxwell (1925-1999)
Copyright
Words copyright 1984 by C. Mervyn Maxwell
Hymn Tune
CWM RHONDDA
Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
Composer
John Hughes (1873-1932)
Alternate Tune
UNSER HERRSCHER, SDAH 45; Higher key SDAH 201
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Notes
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The ultimate predestination is when Christ comes to claim, not the salvation of a few but the gathering of as many people as possible from among the nations. (Rev. 21:3) What a thrilling experience to look forward to!
Revelation’s word fulfilling,
Trumpet, voices pierce the air.
Saint and sinner fainting, thrilling,
Every eye behold Him there.
Christ is coming, Christ is coming,
Christ is coming on the clouds!
Hymns Suggestions for “God’s Call”, Oct 12-18, 2019, Lesson 3
The heavenly court scene of Daniel 7:9–14 depicts the central event of the chapter. The books; the Ancient of Days on the throne; and the Son of man, surrounded by heavenly clouds (Dan. 7:13) as He comes into the presence of the Ancient of Days, portray a scene of judgment in heaven. For the saints, who have been persecuted by the little horn, the judgment means vindication, salvation, and restoration. We should bear in mind that the judgment of the living will take place only when the time of probation closes and the seven last plagues begin to be poured on Babylon (Revelation 15, Revelation 16). But most important, we must not fear the judgment because the “Son of Man” is our representative in the heavenly tribunal. Thus, rather than condemnation, the heavenly judgment will bring us vindication and deliverance. (Lesson 8, 1st Quarter 2020 – Tuesday, The Court Was Seated, 2/17/2020)
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