Results open the hymn page when selected.

You’re viewing the redesigned Adventist Hymns. Visit the classic site

O brother, be faithful! Soon Jesus will come

by Uriah Smith (1832–1903)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 602.

Verse 1

O brother, be faithful! Soon Jesus will come, For whom we have waited so long; O, soon we shall enter our glorious home, And join in the conqueror’s song. O brother, be faithful! For why should we prove Unfaithful to Him who hath shown Such deep, such unbounded and infinite love— Who died to redeem us His own.

Verse 2

O brother, be faithful! The city of gold, Prepared for the good and the blest, Is waiting its portals of pearl to unfold, And welcome thee in to thy rest. Then, brother, prove faithful! Not long shall we stay In weariness here, and forlorn, Time’s dark night of sorrow is wearing away, We haste to the glorious morn.

Verse 3

O brother, be faithful! He soon will descend, Creation’s omnipotent King, While legions of angels His chariot attend, And palm wreaths, of victory bring. O brother, be faithful! And soon shalt thou hear Thy Savior pronounce the glad word, Well done, faithful servant, thy title is clear, To enter the joy of thy Lord.

Verse 4

O brother, be faithful! Eternity’s years Shall tell for thy faithfulness now, When bright smiles of gladness shall scatter thy tears, A coronet gleam on thy brow. O brother, be faithful! The promise is sure That waits for the faithful and tried; To reign with the ransomed, immortal and pure, And ever with Jesus abide.

Adventist Hymns
AboutSaved pagesLooking for the classic site?
Version 2.3.0
Site design copyright © 2011–2026 Adventist Hymns.
All music and lyrics remain the property of their respective owners. This website is for reference and education purposes only.
Adventist Hymns is an independent ministry that supports the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church; however, it is not part of, affiliated with, or endorsed by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland or any of its affiliates known as the Seventh-day Adventist® Church. Thus, any contents or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the services offered by Adventist Hymns are solely those of Adventist Hymns and not those of the General Conference or the Seventh-day Adventist® Church.