Now - Then

Philippians 3:13; Hebrews 2:9; Jude 24, 25.

Now with joy beholding

Jesus on the Throne,

We with hearts o'erflowing,

Now His Lordship own.

Satisfied with favour,

Blest in Him our Lord;

He alone is worthy,

Now to be adored.

Now with joy we enter

Scenes of bliss above;

Now we have a foretaste

Of the Father's love.

Though we tread the desert,

Where our Lord has trod,

He is all-sufficient:

Our resource is God.

Fullest, richest blessing,

Now our portion is;

While we sing in triumph,

All we have is His.

What a glorious Present!

What a blessed Now!

When with hearts surrendered,

To His claims we bow.

Own Him only worthy

All we have to take;

Spirit, soul, and body,

His possession make.

Then when we behold Him

Face to face above,

How our lips will praise Him

For His grace and love!

At His feet with rapture

We'll our crowns cast down,

Worship Him for ever,

God's beloved Son. F. E. L. B.