A Hymn About the Three Angels’ Messages

This week’s lesson quarterly touches the theme of the three angels messages. When was the last time you sang precisely about this topic? One of the great things about the early advent hymns is that the pioneers sang hymns that were distinctly ‘Adventist’ in nature. The actual Bible studies they did were largely embodied and reflected…

SDAH 604: We Know Not the Hour

Text 1We know not the hour of the Master’s appearing;Yet signs all foretell that the moment is nearingWhen He shall return ’tis the promise most cheeringBut we know not the hour. RefrainHe will come, let us watch and be ready;He will come, hallelujah! hallelujah!He will come in the clouds of His Father’sbright glory but we…

SDAH 598: Watch, Ye Saints

Text 1Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking;Lo! The powers of heaven are shaking;Keep your lamps all trimmed an burning,Ready for your Lord’s returning. RefrainLo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes;Lo! He come, He comes all glorious!Jesus comes to reign victorious,Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes. 2Lo! the promise of your Savior,Pardoned sin and purchased favor,Blood-washed robes…

SDAH 596: Look for the Waymarks

Text 1Look for the way-marks as you journey on,Look for the way-marks passing one by one;Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four—Where are we standing? Look the way-marks o’er. RefrainLook for the way-marks, the great prophetic way-marks,Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four.Look for the waymarks, the great prophetic way-marks;The journey’s almost o’er.…

SDAH 417: O Solemn Thought

Text 1O solemn thought and can it beThe hour o judgment now is comeWhich soon must fix our destiny,And seal the sinner’s fearful down?Yes, it is so; the judgment hourIs swiftly hastening to its close;Then will the Judge, in mighty power,Descend in vengeance on His foes. 2He who came down to earth to dieAn offering…

SDAH 416: The Judgment Has Set

Text 1The judgment has set, the books have been opened;How shall we stand in that great day,When every thought, and word, and action,God, the righteous Judge, shall weigh? RefrainHow shall we stand in that great day?How shall we stand in that great day?Shall we be found before Him wanting?Or with our sins all washed away?…

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 414: Fruitful Trees, The Spirit’s Sowing

Text 1Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s sowing,May we ripen and increase,Fruit to life eternal growing,Rich in love and joy and peace. 2Laden branches freely bearingGifts the Giver loves to bless;Here is fruit that grows by sharing,Patience, kindness, gentleness. 3Rooted deep in Christ, our Master,Christ, our pattern and our goal,Teach us, as the years fly faster,Goodness, faith,…

SDAH 413: God Has Spoken By His Prophets

Text 1God has spoken by His prophets,Spoken His unchanging Word,Each from age to age proclaimingGod, the one, the righteous Lord.Mid the world’s despair and turmoil,One firm anchor holding fast;God is King, His throne eternal,God the first, and God the last. 2God has spoken by Christ Jesus,Christ, the everlasting Son,Brightness of the Father’s glory,With the Father…