168. I Am Waiting for the Dawning

1. I am waiting for the dawning

   Of the bright and blessed day,

   When the darksome night of sorrow

   Shall have vanished far away;

   When forever with the Saviour,

   Far beyond this vale of tears,

   I shall swell the song of worship

   Through the everlasting years.

2. I am looking at the brightness,

   See, it shineth from afar,

   Of the clear and joyous beaming

   Of the "Bright and Morning Star."

   Through the dark grey mist of morning

   Do I see its glorious light;

   Then away with every shadow

   Of this sad and weary night.

3. I am waiting for the coming

   Of the Lord who died for me;

   O His words have thrilled my spirit:

   "I will come again for thee."

   I can almost hear His footfall

   On the threshold of the door,

   And my heart, my heart is longing

   To be with Him evermore.