He Is Coming Again

The birth of the Saviour is something we know;
The Bible describes it, we believe it is so.
The people around us give evidence, too.
That they know the story, believe it is true.

By the first of November, decorations are sold;
By Thanksgiving Day the idea is old.
They sing all the carols and trim up the trees,
They set up the mangers and fall on their knees.

The children, though looking for Santa and fun,
Are sometimes informed about God’s only Son.
And sometimes amid the mad shopping race
The cross of the Saviour is given a place.

Yes, the world has a Christmas of color and show
But, say, are they missing what they ought to know?
Has mankind forgotten the things Jesus said
About the world’s future and what lies ahead?

His coming again is in the Book, too;
The Bible describes it, we know it is true.
The stable and manger were only the start;
In the world of salvation they are the first part.

The cross and the grave and the rising again
Are part of the scheme for redeeming lost man.
But even with these there still is a lack;
The plan’s not complete ‘till Jesus comes back.

Are you telling your friends as Christmas draws near
That this day may not be the best of the year?
Before that day dawns there may be a shout
And those who love Jesus will be taken out.

What sorrow for many! What joy for the few
Who go up to heaven to start life anew!
Remember at Christmas, the Saviour of men
Has promised His own HE IS COMING AGAIN!

-By Ethel Miller