Not Long Now Poem by Michael P. Johnson

Shortly this world we’ll leave below
We’ll rise and dwell the new
Leaving behind the things we know
The selfishness we view


For by God’s grace The Truth is ours
We’ve love beyond compare
Through Jesus’ blood tremendous powers
And endless life to share


We live by faith and not by sight
Trusting our Father’s Word
We’ll soon receive in robes of white
What no one’s seen or heard


Through wisdom in our Saviour’s hand
Through knowledge we can trust
God’s promises will always stand
When all else turns to dust


Soon far beyond our worldly cares
We’ll join the mighty throng
In answer to our many prayers
We’ll sing the victor’s song


We’ll see the rest Salvation’s kissed
Those blessed by David’s Root
We’ll see The Tree that Adam missed
And eat its wondrous fruit


When death to Christ has bent its knee
The dead will rise up whole
The lame will walk the blind will see
Perfect in heart and soul


We’ll see our Saviour’s lovely face
Within the realm of light
As Groom and bride we’ll take our place
With not a tear in sight