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Gleams of the Golden Morning

Verse 1

Verse 1

Verse 1

The golden morning is fast approaching;

Jesus soon will come

To take his faithful and happy children

to their promised home

Verse 2

Verse 2

Verse 2

The gospel summons will soon be carried

to the nations round;

The Bridegroom then will cease to tarry

and the trumpet sound.

Refrain

O, we see the gleams of the golden morning piercing thro' this night of gloom! O, see the gleams of the golden morning that will burst the tomb.

Verse 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

Attended by all the shining angels,

Down the flaming sky

the Judge will come, and will take his people

where they will not die.

Refrain

O, we see the gleams of the golden morning piercing thro' this night of gloom! O, see the gleams of the golden morning that will burst the tomb.

Verse 4

Verse 4

Verse 4

The lov'd of earth who have long been parted,

Meet in that glad day;

The tears of those who are broken hearted

shall be wiped away.

Refrain

O, we see the gleams of the golden morning piercing thro' this night of gloom! O, see the gleams of the golden morning that will burst the tomb.