The groaning creation doth wait
P. M.
1
The groaning creation doth wait,Together they travail in pain;The Watchmen, who stand in the gate,Are longing the morning to gain.O! when will "the Bridegroom" appear,His long-waiting "Bride" to receive?We feel that his coming is near;He will not his people deceive.
2
He waits for his Bride to appearIn righteousness fully arrayed;While lacking he cannot draw near—"Make ready," and be not afraid.The scoffers, who mock at his word,Must also stand "fully revealed,"E'er they can "receive their reward,"Or their judgment be finally sealed.