The Unexpected

Throughout the world men’s hearts are failing them for fear, and looking after those things which are coming upon the earth. They see the triumph of might over right, and many predict the passing of our civilization, with all its triumphs and limitations, and a return to ancient poverty and barbarism. They have no knowledge of the divine purpose, no understanding of the unfolding of the plan of the ages. But what is to them so unexpected is that which will yet come to pass. The power of the tyrant will be curbed, the evil devices of men will fail, and evil doers shall be rooted out of the earth. Then will be answered the prayer that has so often and so fervently been sung ~

Come, thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in thee.
Born thy people to deliver:
Born to be their future king;
Come and reign on earth for ever,
Soon thy gracious kingdom bring.