A Hymn of Hope in Changing Times: John MacDuff’s “Christ is Coming” (Unveiling Hymns Using CWM RHONDDA)

The name Adventist was born out of the belief that Christ is coming soon, literally. Hence, it is not really a surprise when Seventh-day Adventists sing hymns that feature just that. However, this belief is not privy to Adventists alone. Many other denominations believed it and sang it. And in the case of Presbyterian minister,…

SDAH 538: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Text 1Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,pilgrim through this barren land.I am weak, but thou art mighty;hold me with thy powerful hand.Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,feed me till I want no more;feed me till I want no more. 2Open now the crystal fountain,whence the healing stream doth flow;let the fire and cloudy pillarlead me…

SDAH 415: Christ the Lord, All Power Possessing

Text 1Christ, 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. 2Daniel views earth’s judgment hour,Angels gathering open books.God enthroned inflaming powerFor His Son’s arrival looks.Christ approaches, Christ approaches,Christ approaches on the clouds.(on the…

SDAH 201: Christ Is Coming

Text 1Christ is coming! let creationBid her groans and travail cease;Let the glorious proclamationHope restore and faith increase;Christ is coming! Christ is coming!Come, Thou blessed Prince of Peace!(Prince of Peace!)Come, Thou blessed Prince of Peace! 2Earth can now but tell the storyOf Thy bitter cross and pain;She shall yet behold Thy gloryWhen Thou comest back…