When Jesus Comes To Reward - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. When Jesus comes to reward His servants,
Whether it be noon or night,
Faithful to Him will He find us watching,
With our lamps all trimmed and bright?

Refrain:
O can we say we are ready, brother?
Ready for the soul’s bright home?
Say, will He find you and me still watching,
Waiting, watching when the Lord shall come?

2. If, at the dawn of the early morning,
He shall call us one by one,
When to the Lord we restore our talents,
Will He answer you, "Well done?" [Refrain]

3. Have we been true to the trust He left us?
Do we seek to do our best?
If in our hearts there is naught condemns us,
We shall have a glorious rest. [Refrain]

4. Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching,
In His glory they shall share;
If He shall come at the dawn or midnight,
Will He find us watching there? [Refrain]

Scripture; Matthew 25:1-30; 1 John 3:21; 

Luke 12:37; 

1 Thessalonians 5:6

The hymn "When Jesus Comes to Reward His Servants" was written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1875, and like many of her works, it reflects her deep Christian faith and hope in the return of Christ. Crosby was an extremely prolific hymn writer, and despite being blind from an early age, she composed thousands of hymns, many of which have become well-loved in Christian worship.

The Story Behind the Hymn:

This hymn was inspired by the biblical concept of Christ’s second coming, a common theme in many of Crosby’s hymns. In the Bible, particularly in the New Testament, there are references to the faithful being rewarded when Christ returns. Crosby's hymn reflects this theme of hope and anticipation.

Fanny J. Crosby's Background: Crosby, who was born blind, overcame significant challenges to become a renowned poet and hymn writer. She often drew on her personal experience of suffering, but she saw her blindness as a blessing in disguise, believing it brought her closer to God. She once famously said, "If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind because the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Savior."

Crosby wrote the hymn with the message of divine reward for those who are faithful and serve God. It emphasizes the idea that when Jesus comes again, those who have faithfully followed Him will be rewarded for their service. The hymn is a joyful expression of the anticipation and promise of eternal life with Christ.