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Christ's Coming

Let’s watch for Christ’s coming midst tempting worldliness Toward heavenly pursuits upon salvation-joyfulness For advancement of God’s kingdom and His righteousness With our redeemed souls’ precious worthiness Against perilous hell’s fiery awfulness. Let’s watch for Christ’s coming midst frustrating vanity Toward meaningful vocation upon restoration-dignity For participation in life-building’s aim and activity With our bright freedom’s grand eternity Against hostile sinfulness’ torturous penalty. Let’s watch for Christ’s coming midst afflicting discontentment Toward glad satisfaction upon provision-endowment For investment in the great commission’s work and fulfillment With our strengthened spirituality’s dedicated involvement Against disastrous calamity’s tragic detriment. Let’s watch for Christ’s coming midst oppressing transgression Toward holy goal upon transformation-perfection For realization of Christianity’s direction and instruction With our fruitful sanctification’s effective function Against filthy vices’ injurious reaction. Let’s watch for Christ’s coming midst attacking fright Toward courageous testimony upon supplication-might For fervency in prayer’s entreaty and plight With our confident security’s peaceful delight Against persistent unbelief’s anxious fight. Let’s watch for Christ’s coming midst towering arrogance Toward humble surrender upon submission-temperance For empowerment in faith’s vigilance and endurance With our biblical wisdom’s diligent performance Against humanistic education’s haughty elegance. Let’s watch for Christ’s coming midst discouraging solitude Toward faithful service upon revival-fortitude For commitment in church progress’ latitude and magnitude With our worshipful stewardship’s praise-filled gratitude Against pitiful apathy’s bitter attitude. *James 5:8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. December 3, 2019