1. Down through the ages the message was giv’n,
    One day a Saviour would come;
    One Who was sinless and able to save,
    Man from his sin and his doom.

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    Jesus, my Saviour and King,
    Come to my heart to abide;
    Lord, make me ready, awaiting that day,
    Oh! come for Thy loving Bride!

2. Secretly, silently into this world,
    Jesus was born, poor and mean;
    Laying aside all the glory of Heav’n,
    God came to earth quite unseen.

3. Only a few were prepared for that day,
    Only a few could believe;
    These had been longing and waiting with hearts,
    Ready for Him to receive.

4. Jesus is coming again to receive,
    Those who for His coming yearn;
    Longing and waiting, prepared as a Bride,
    Thus will they greet His return.

5. Secretly, silently, just as before,
    Jesus will summon His Bride;
    Lord, make me worthy, awaiting Thy call,
    Ever to be by Thy side.