Author: William O. Cushing, 1823-1903 Meter: 8.6.8.5 with refrain Appears in 402 hymnals Topics: Baptism; Christ Second Coming and Judgment of; Death Of Children; Heaven Redeemed in First Line: When he cometh, when he cometh Lyrics: 1 When he cometh, when he cometh
To make up his jewels,
All his jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and his own.
Refrain:
Like the stars of the morning,
His bright crown adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for his crown.
2 He will gather,he will gather
The gems for his kingdom,
All the pure ones, all the bright ones
His loved and his own. [Refrain]
3 Little children, little children
Who love their Redeemer,
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and his own. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Malachi 3:17 Used With Tune: JEWELS
Like the stars of the morning