R301 · December 1881 · Zion's Watch Tower – Supplement
A Little While
A little while, our fightings shall be over; A little while, our tears be wiped away; A little while, the presence of Jehovah Shall turn our darkness into Heaven's bright day.
A little while, the fears that oft surround us Shall to the memories of the past belong; A little while, the love that sought and found us Shall change our weeping into Heaven's glad song.
A little while! His presence goes before us, A fire by night, a shadowy cloud by day; His banner, love-inscribed, is floating o'er us; His arm almighty is our strength and stay.
A little while! 'Tis ever drawing nearer— The brighter dawning of that glorious day, Blest Savior, make our spirits' vision clearer, And guide, oh, guide us in the shining way.
A little while! Oh, blessed expectation! For strength to run with patience, Lord we cry; Our hearts up-leap in fond anticipation. Our union with the Bridegroom draweth nigh. Selected.