O Father you’re as close as can be

Just a whisper or a prayer you long to hear,

You’re with us each minute of the day

and because you’re with us we’ve nothing to fear.

Just one step and I’ll be home

it’s getting closer as the days go by,

My thoughts are lifted heav’nward

My heart soars to you on high.

You are crowned with glory and honour

You’re seated on the throne,

You’re all reigning and victorious

it’s the place that I call home.

But in the meantime Lord

This path I walk with you,

Your hand is holding my hand

and it’s your will I long to do.

You are so close to me now

My life is hidden in you,

I feel the cry of your heart

it is something O so new.

At times I find it scary

and I wonder if it’s only me,

but I’ve prayed with all my heart

for your will and your purpose to see.

You are my everything you are my all

and my heart is fixed on you,

Whatever happens I know you are with me

and Your promises are so true.

I’ve been thru’ the valley of grief

filled with pain and sorrow,

but you lifted me Lord to the mountain top

You’re my strength and hope for tomorrow.

You’ve put a new song in my mouth

and given me reason to sing,

A song of the return of Jesus

my Lord and my King.

You’re a faithful God you changeth not

Your compassions are new every morning,

One day Lord Jesus you’re coming back

and there won’t be any warning.

We must be ready and waiting

Watching for the master’s return,

There are plenty of things that are happening

There are plenty of things to learn.

Jesus is coming back

this is so often what we’ve heard,

and we know it will truly happen

for he’s promised in His word.

His word is faithful and true

we have no reason to doubt,

O what a wonderful day that will be

for this is what it’s all about.

Jesus you are coming back

and we are coming home,

O what a wonderful story to tell

of salvation in Jesus alone.

You are my only hope,

You are the rock I cling to,

You are the one that I can trust

You O Lord, will return!

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Matthew 24:42

Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.