As I read through this hymn, my heart was warmed with the thought of the coming of our precious Lord, and our gathering to meet Him. When we see Him, we will be like Him!
I gathered a few verses to encourage His lovers to be more aware of His return.
“The Lord is at hand” – Philippians 4:5
“The coming of the Lord has drawn near” – James 5:8
“Christ will appear a second time” – Hebrews 9:28
“Set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming” – 1 Peter 1:13
“May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23
“In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay” – Hebrews 10:37
“Concerning that day and hour, no one knows, not even the angels of the heavens, nor the Son, except the Father only” – Matthew 24:36
“As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man” – Matthew 24:37
“Behold, I am coming soon” – Revelation 22:7
“I am coming like a thief” – Revelation 16:10
“The time is near” – Revelation 1:3
“The end of all things is near” – 1 Peter 4:7
“I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done” – Revelation 22:17