My heart thrilled thru and thru For I wanted so much to meet Him Whose abode was beyond the blue. I scrubbed my floor till it shone bright To please my honored guest; I knew that when He came to visit That I would certainly be blest. I trimmed the hedges, raked the yard, Removed all trash and debris; Then off to my neighbors to share the news And invite them to come and see. Then I looked inside my wardrobe closet For clothes in good taste and fashion; I wanted to wear my finest things For such a grand occasion. I looked around and surveyed my place, A thought came so forcefully to my mind; I couldn't ignore it, I needed to do it-- To search my heart that nothing ill He'd find. Though it was important to be emaculate, It was vital to keep my soul temple pure; Through the efficacy of His sacrifice, I could be pardoned and my eternal life secure. So, with tears streaming down my face I confessed all my guilt and sins And claimed the promise in Jude 24 To stand faultless before the King of kings. My soul was enraptured I began to sing The songs of a heart set free; I praised my Saviour forever and ever For as long as there's breath left in me. The time drew closer for His coming, The clock on the wall was ticking away; I shouted for joy for the Bridegroom cometh Whose Glory had turned the night into day! The sound of the Midnight Cry woke me, My heart still pounding, I looked around; My husband was sleeping soundly next to me, I turned and cried because Jesus didn't come. Copyrighted © Lydia Haga 2004  
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