HASTEN, Lord, the glorious time,

HASTEN, Lord, the glorious time, When, beneath Messiah's sway, Every nation, every clime, Shall the gospel's call obey.

Then shall wars and tumults cease, Then be banish'd grief and pain; Righteousness, and joy, and peace, Undisturb'd shall ever reign.

As when soft and gentle showers Fall upon the thirsty plain, Springing grass and blooming flowers Clothe the wilderness again;

So Thy Spirit shall descend, Soft'ning every stony heart, And His sweetest influence lend, All that's lovely to impart.

Time shall sun and moon obscure, Seas be dried, and rocks be riven, But His reign shall still endure, Endless as the days of heaven.

Bless we, then, our gracious Lord, Ever praise His glorious name; All His mighty acts record, All His wondrous love proclaim. , 1829.