[Intro — Spoken Word] There are mornings when the darkness lingers. But somewhere beyond the hills, the sun is already rising. The sleeping birds begin to sing. The buried flowers begin to stir. And deep within the heart of the believer, a holy hope begins to rise. Christ is our life. And soon— He will appear! [Verse 1] When shadows fall across my way, And tears obscure the light of day, I lift my eyes beyond the night, For Christ Himself is still my light. Though earthly joys may fade and flee, His hidden life abides in me. No storm can steal, no grave destroy The living Christ, my hope and joy! [Pre-Chorus] I hear the promise calling, I feel the dawn draw near. The Savior who has kept me Will wipe away each tear! [Chorus — Full Band and Choir] WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE'LL SHINE IN GLORY! The hidden life will rise and sing! The night will end, the veil will part, We'll see the Savior face to face! WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE'LL SHINE IN GLORY! No more the shadows, no more the night! Our life is Christ, our hope secure— His everlasting love endures! [Verse 2] Like sleeping seeds beneath the ground, Where life lies hid and can't be found, Our hope is rooted far above, Held in the arms of endless love. The world may never understand The treasure kept in Jesus' hand. But what is hidden shall be shown— The King will gather all His own! [Pre-Chorus] The flowers break the darkness, The morning birds awake. My soul begins rejoicing For Jesus' coming sake! [Chorus] WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE'LL SHINE IN GLORY! The hidden life will rise and sing! The night will end, the veil will part, We'll see the Savior face to face! WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE'LL SHINE IN GLORY! No more the shadows, no more the night! Our life is Christ, our hope secure— His everlasting love endures! [Verse 3 — Building] O Christ, my life, my living bread, My hope when all my strength has fled, I cannot see You as I long, But still You give my heart its song. You are the dawn beyond the skies, The risen Lord who never dies. And when Your glory fills the air, I'll see Your face and meet You there! [Bridge — Quiet, Emotional] How long, O Lord? How long until the morning? How long until the tears are gone? I cannot see the crown You promised, But I can trust the hands that bore the nails. I cannot see the glory waiting, But I can rest in Christ today. For my life is hidden with my Savior, And what is hidden will not stay hidden forever! [Build — Choir Enters] Wake up, my soul! Lift up your eyes! The King is coming! The dawn will rise! The grave shall tremble! The heavens sing! All glory to our coming King! [Final Chorus — Massive, Triumphant] WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE'LL SHINE IN GLORY! The hidden life will rise and sing! The night will end, the veil will part, We'll see the Savior face to face! WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE'LL SHINE IN GLORY! The trumpet sounds! The King draws near! Our faith becomes a sight of wonder— Our Savior's glory fills the air! CHRIST IS OUR LIFE! CHRIST IS OUR STORY! CHRIST IS OUR HOPE OF ENDLESS GLORY! [Outro — Choir, Slowing to Reverence] Christ, our life… Christ, our glory… Soon appearing… Ever reigning… Come, Lord Jesus! [Spoken Series Outro] Inspired by a Sermon Gem from Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Christ Our Life—Soon to Appear. Sermon Six Seventeen. Christ Crucified. Spurgeon Gems dot org. Go there to find Gems galore!
