The Glorious Catching Away (Remastered)

Harpazo (har-pad'-zo) (ἁρπάζω) Language/Origin: Greek Meaning: "To seize, snatch away, catch up suddenly"Biblical Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 — “Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up (harpazō) together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air...”Context: This is the original Greek term used in the New Testament to describe the sudden and forceful taking of believers to meet Christ. [Verse 1] The trumpet calls with a radiant sound The heavens open Glory abounds A moment of light So swift So clear We rise to meet our Savior near [Chorus] Harpazo comes The skies proclaim We leave behind the earthly claim In clouds of joy We'll see His face Forever held in love and grace [Verse 2] The bells now toll with a holy might The stars align Declaring the night No shadows remain No fears can stay For this is the dawn of the catching away [Bridge] Lift your hearts Let faith arise The King descends Splits open the skies What earthly chain could ever confine The chosen of God in His design [Chorus] Harpazo comes The skies proclaim We leave behind the earthly claim In clouds of joy We'll see His face Forever held in love and grace [Verse 3] The organ sings with a reverent tone The saints ascend to the golden throne Where voices unite in harmony sweet Before the Lamb At His feet [WVDWNLD]