Sovereign Grace Music - See, He Comes Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
See, He comes upon the clouds
Jesus Christ, our King appears
All the saints bought by His blood
Will rise to meet Him in the air
Earth and sea shall flee away
All creation waits and groans
For the Lord Redeemer comes
To take His longing exiles home
Chorus
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Come, O Lord, on earth to reign
Hallelujah, hallelujah
We await the coming day
Verse 2
Those who mocked and scorned His name
Pierced and nailed Him to the tree
Deeply wail, in sorrow grieve
When they the true Messiah see
Every eye will see the Lord
Dressed in dreadful majesty
Every knee shall bow before
The Judge of all eternity
Verse 3
Still He bears the holy scars
Evidence of saving grace
All the saints bought by His blood
Shall then rejoice to see His face
Yes, amen, let all adore
Christ on His eternal throne
All the pow'r and might are Yours
Come, claim the kingdom as Your own
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 4, 2012, as part of the powerful album *From Age to Age*, Sovereign Grace Music’s "See, He Comes" stands as a monumental anthem, beckoning hearts and minds to consider the awe-inspiring reality of Christ's return. This song isn't merely a composition; it's a theological declaration, painting a vivid, biblically rich picture of the Second Coming of Jesus, an event central to Christian hope and doctrine. Its profound message serves to both comfort and challenge, reminding believers of their ultimate redemption and stirring a deep longing for their eternal home, while simultaneously issuing a sobering warning to those unprepared for the Judge of all the earth.
The song immediately establishes its prophetic scope, drawing direct inspiration from several New Testament passages that speak to Christ's glorious return. The opening lines, portraying Jesus "upon the clouds" and His majestic appearance, powerfully evoke images found in Revelation 1:7, which proclaims, "Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him." This vision is not just for the few, but a universal spectacle, signaling the culmination of human history. The beautiful promise that "all the saints bought by His blood / Will rise to meet Him in the air" echoes the transformative truth of 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, where the redeemed are caught up to join their Lord. It is a triumphant moment for the Church, a grand homecoming where creation itself, which "waits and groans" (Romans 8:19-22) under the weight of sin, will see the Redeemer come to gather His "longing exiles home." The chorus, a fervent "Hallelujah, hallelujah / Come, O Lord, on earth to reign / We await the coming day," acts as both a jubilant worship offering and a prayer, mirroring the earnest plea of Revelation 22:20, "Come, Lord Jesus!" It encapsulates the enduring hope of Christ's kingdom finally established in full.
Moving into a starker, yet equally essential, aspect of the Second Coming, the song courageously addresses the accountability that awaits. It describes those who "mocked and scorned His name," those who "pierced and nailed Him to the tree," now destined to "deeply wail, in sorrow grieve / When they the true Messiah see." This poignant imagery resonates with Zechariah 12:10, which foretells a day when people "will look on me, on him whom they have pierced, and they will mourn." This universal revelation is further underscored by the declaration that "every eye will see the Lord / Dressed in dreadful majesty," a truth reiterated in Revelation 1:7 and the ultimate affirmation that "every knee shall bow before / The Judge of all eternity," aligning with Philippians 2:10-11. The majesty here is not just glorious but also formidable, a reminder of the holiness and justice of God that demands reverence from all creation, whether in worship or in fearful recognition.
Amidst the grandeur and the solemnity, the song then offers a tender, hope-filled reflection for believers. It assures us that "Still He bears the holy scars / Evidence of saving grace." This profound detail reminds us that even in His glorified state, Jesus retains the marks of His sacrifice, a permanent testament to His suffering and the boundless love that secured our salvation, reminiscent of John 20:27 where Thomas is invited to touch Christ's wounds. These scars, far from diminishing His majesty, enhance it, portraying a Savior whose authority is forged in self-giving love. For "all the saints bought by His blood," this means the ultimate joy of seeing "His face," a promise of intimate fellowship with God often called the beatific vision (Matthew 5:8, 1 John 3:2). The song culminates in a triumphant crescendo of worship: "Yes, amen, let all adore / Christ on His eternal throne / All the pow'r and might are Yours / Come, claim the kingdom as Your own." This final declaration is a complete surrender to Christ's sovereignty, acknowledging His rightful dominion over all things, echoing passages like Revelation 11:15, which declares the kingdoms of the world have become the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. "See, He Comes" is not just a song about a future event; it is a call to live today with eternal perspective, stirring both conviction and boundless adoration for the King who is to come.