The Lord Himself shall come,
And shout a quickening word!
Thousands shall answer from the tomb,
"Forever with the Lord!"

Then, as we upward fly,
That resurrection-word
Shall be our shout of victory-
"Forever with the Lord!"

"Knowing as we are known,"
How shall we love that word-
How oft repeat before the throne,
"Forever with the Lord!"

There with unwearied gaze
Our eyes on Him we’ll rest,
And satisfy with endless praise
A heart supremely blest!

That resurrection-word,
That shout of victory,
Once more-"Forever with the Lord!"
Amen, so let it be!