1 What a wonderful change when our Lord shall appear,
Oh, how precious the tho’t that the time is so near!
When the dead shall awake in His likeness sublime,
And the living be changed in a moment of time!

Refrain:
What a wonderful change! what a wonderful change
When we shall look on His glorious face!
What a wonderful change! what a wonderful change
When we shall see His face!

2 When His bright shining presence shall end the dark night,
All our sorrow shall turn to immortal delight;
Then our crosses for crowns we’ll exchange at His feet,
And our loneliness change for reunion so sweet! [Refrain]

3 Ev’ry longing shall meet satisfaction at length,
All our weakness be changed into infinite strength;
Then our imperfect work, thro’ His mercy and grace,
Shall be free from all fault, when we see His dear face! [Refrain]

4 What a wonderful change when He welcomes His bride,
And will grant us a place in His throne, by His side;
Oh, how blessed the goal at the end of the race,
To behold thro’ the ages that beautiful face! [Refrain]