As a Thief in the Night

As a Thief in the Night

As a Thief in the Night Lyrics by Zeres Vitto Verse 1 The books are open now above, Before the Ancient of Days; Each thought and word, each secret deed Lies open to His gaze. No mortal knows the hour or day His case shall pass in review; The Judge of all the earth is just, And every record true. Chorus As a thief, the hour may come, Unseen by mortal sight; Life or death before the throne, Each case is judged aright. Awake, awake while mercy pleads, Before probation’s close; For none can know when his own name Before the Judge shall go. Verse 2 O house of God, the warning hear, The judgment has begun; The light entrusted to your care Will speak of what you’ve done. Not by profession shall we stand, Nor by a favored name; But by the faith that works through love And honors Christ’s dear name. Verse 3 O world, the invitation still Resounds from shore to shore; The Savior knocks with wounded hands, Yet soon will plead no more. The markets hum, the nations boast, The careless laugh and play; But heaven’s court moves silently, And time slips fast away. Bridge Though mercy’s door stands open still, None know their final day; For death may seal the chosen course Before the close of grace. And those who long resist God’s voice, Rejecting every plea, May harden hearts against the light Till truth they cannot see. Today the Spirit gently calls, Today His grace invites; But none can know how near the hour When probation’s light shall end. Chorus As a thief, the hour may come, Unseen by mortal sight; Life or death before the throne, Each case is judged aright. Awake, awake while mercy pleads, Before probation’s close; For none can know when his own name Before the Judge shall go. Verse 4 After the final warning cry, Before the eastern sky Is filled with glory, power, and light And every waiting eye, A judgment passes one by one Through every recorded name; And every case is settled there For death or endless life. Verse 5 Today His voice still calls the heart, Today His grace is free; Today the blood within the veil Still pleads for you and me. But when the final name is heard And mercy’s work is done, The sentence fixed for every soul Can never be undone. Final Chorus As a thief, the hour may come, Unseen by mortal sight; Life or death before the throne, Each case is judged aright. Therefore fear God and give Him praise, Walk daily in the light; For none can know when his own name Shall come before the Judge. Final Ending Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not your heart delay; For death may come or judgment pass Before another day. Seek refuge in the Lamb of God, Walk daily in His light; While Jesus still intercedes above, And mercy pleads tonight. The books remain before the throne, The hour is out of sight; Yet heaven’s judgment hastens on, Unseen by mortal sight. For none can know when comes his hour Or when shall end his night; Therefore be ready every day— Your name may come tonight.

Ang Kasuklam-suklam na Pangwasak - Ang Makaunawa ay Umawana

Ang Kasuklam-suklam na Pangwasak — Ang Makaunawa ay Umunawa Ni Zeres Vitto Taludtod I — Babilonia Nang sinamba ng Israel ang araw, At berdad ay binalibas; Ang Sabbath ay kinalimutan, At tipan ay tinalikdan. Nilisan ng gloria ang templo, At tumigil sa burol; At nangwasak ang Babilonia, Ayon sa langit. Koro Masdan at unawain, Mga tanda'y nauulit; Paghatol ay dumarating, Kapag utos ay tinatakwil. Unawain ang tawag, Pagdating ng huling tanda; Sumibat patungo kay Kristo, Siya'y kanlungang malapit Taludtod II — Panahon ni Kristo Ang templo'y puno ng kalakal, Ngunit salat sa liwanag; 'Di nila dinggin ang Tinig ng Diyos, Ni lumakad sa tunay at tama. Hinangad nila na patayin Ang Bugtong na Anak ng Diyos; “Naiwang wasak ang inyong templo,” Ang mapait na sabi ni Kristo. Taludtod III — Roma (70 AD) Nang dumating ang Romanong hukbo At kinubkob ang siyudad, Nakita ng tapat ang tanda At agad silang tumakas. Walang napahamak ni isa Na sumunod sa salita; Sapagkat Roma ang nangwasak, Ayon sa babala ni Kristo. Taludtod IV — Ang Patuloy na Kasuklamsuklam May kapangyarihang nag-anyong banal, At inangkin nito, Ang tanging kay Kristo lamang— Tagapamagitan, Punong Pari. Kautusa'y tinakluban, Ng kredo at tradisyon; Kawasakan ay bumagsak— Ngunit 'di pa ito tapos. Taludtod V — Ang Huling Pagsubok Nang ang hukbo'y nagsilbing tanda Para Kristiano'y tumakas, Ang mundo ri'y may huling hudyat, 'Pag ibinatas ang pagsamba. Ang batas ng Diyos ay binalibas At Sabbath Niya'y tinanggihan; 'Pag Linggo'y ipinilit ng batas, Mahahayag ang mali't tama. Tulay — Ang Huling Paninira Kapag nagsara ang pinto ng awa, Wala nang Tagapamagitan— Sa pagtayo ni Kristo sa templo, Ang gawain Nya’y tapos na. Hindi na maaaring magsisi Ang mga tumanggi; At mga salot ay babagsak Sa mundong ginusto ito. Napuno ng husga ang templo, Wala nang Namamagitan; At mga salot na walang awa Ay ibubuhos sa mga tumakwil. Ang pagtangging nakita noon, Ay humantong sa wakas; At ang huling pagkawasak Ay babagsak sa kanila. Huling Taludtod — Ang Panawagan Sinumang bumabasa ngayon, Unawain ang babala; Ang huling pagsubok sa puso'y Maghahayag ng pag-ibig. Manatiling tapat sa Diyos, Ingatan ang pinabanal; Nakatayo ang kasuklamsuklam— Tatayo ka ba sa kautusan? Huling Koro Masdan at unawain, Kapag nakita ang tanda; Talikuran ang mali't sala, Maging tapat at totoo. Sundin ang tinig ng Diyos, Manatiling matatag; Upang ikaw ay makatayo Kapag nawasak ang mundo.

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