The Lord Himself shall come,
And shout the gladdening word;
Thousands shall answer from the tomb:
"For ever with the Lord!"

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

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

"Knowing as we are known!"–
How shall we love that word,
How oft repeat before the throne:
"For ever with the Lord!"

That resurrection word,
That shout of victory–
Once more: "For ever with the Lord!"
Amen, so let it be!