Ralph Hudson
(1843-1901)
25b…Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27that He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 5:25b-27
Do you hear them coming, brother,
Thronging up the steeps of light,
Clad in glorious shining garments —
Bloodwashed garments pure and white?
Chorus:
’Tis a glorious Church without spot or wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb!
’Tis a glorious Church, without spot of wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb!
Do you hear their stirring anthems
Filling all the earth and sky?
’Tis a grand, victorious army —
Lift its banner up on high!
Never fear the clouds of sorrow,
Never fear the storms of sin.
We shall triumph on the morrow;
Even now our joys begin.
Wave the banner, shout His praises,
For our victory is nigh!
We shall join our conqu’ring Savior;
We shall reign with Him on high!