Text Based On 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2
That ye would walk worthy of God, who
hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Thy King Is Very Near

Arise, the kingdom is at hand,
Thy King is drawing nigh;
Arise with joy, thou faithful band,
To meet thy Lord most high!
Look up, ye souls, weighed down with care,
Thy Sovereign is not far;
Look up, faint hearts, from thy despair,
Behold thy Morning Star!

Look up, ye drooping hearts, today,
Thy King is very near;
O cast thy griefs and fears away,
For, lo, thy help is here!
Hope on, ye broken hearts, at last
Thy King comes in His might;
He loved us in the ages past
When we lay wrapped in night.

O rich the gifts Thou bringest us,
Thyself made poor and weak;
O love beyond compare that thus
Can foes and sinners seek!
For this we raise our gladsome voice
On high to Thee alone,
And evermore with thanks rejoice
Before Thy glorious throne.