| 1 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | | We will be raptured, with glory transformed; |
| | Glorified with Him, Himself to enjoy, |
| | | In His full likeness we then will be formed. |
| Chorus |
| | | Glorious hope! Christ will return! |
| | | Glorious hope! Christ will return! |
| | | We will be raptured, with glory transformed; |
| | | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| 2 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | | The old creation will vanish away, |
| | No more well groan, but have full liberty. |
| | | Enjoy salvation in its utmost way. |
| 3 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | | Over the nations with Him we will reign, |
| | Priests we will be in His presence to serve, |
| | | Thus His salvation in fulness well gain. |
| 4 | O hope of glory, our Christ will return! |
| | | Waiting and watching, we faithfully serve, |
| | Running the race, pressing on toward the goal |
| | | That we the Kingdoms reward might deserve. |