The 2 Advents

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Christ’s advent changed the world,
and brought anticipation –
a second advent soon
for wonderful completion:
the end of pain and weariness,
the end of death and sinfulness.

The date unknown, we live
in constant expectation
of better things ahead –
for all will give attention,
and everyone will stop and see
when Christ arrives all-gloriously.

But many won’t believe
(and make no preparation),
their days drift on until
the day of separation:
for only those by faith prepared
will be for ever with their Lord.

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