Second Coming Hymns — Adventist Hymn Lyrics of Hope & Heaven

8 hymns for second coming & heaven

1. 01
   We Have This HopeSDA Hymnal #214

   The best-loved Adventist hymn of the advent hope; sung worldwide at camp meeting and session.

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2. 02
   Jesus Is Coming AgainSDA Hymnal #213

   Confident and joyful, with a refrain the whole congregation carries.

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3. 03
   When He ComesSDA Hymnal #220

   Looks straight at the day itself — 'and we shall be like Him'.

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4. 04
   Face to FaceSDA Hymnal #206

   The hope of seeing Christ Himself; deeply moving at a memorial service.

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5. 05
   When We All Get to HeavenSDA Hymnal #633

   A hymn of reunion; one of the most-requested at funerals.

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6. 06
   Soon Shall the Trump of GodSDA Hymnal #419

   The resurrection of the saints, sung with full voice.

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7. 07
   Lift Up Your HeadsSDA Hymnal #226

   A processional-strength hymn of the coming King.

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8. 08
   O When Shall I See JesusSDA Hymnal #448

   An early advent hymn of longing, still sung in pioneer style.

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How to choose well

• 'We Have This Hope' functions almost as an anthem; it works as an opening or a closing, but rarely in the middle.
• Pair a hymn of longing ('O When Shall I See Jesus') with a hymn of certainty ('Jesus Is Coming Again') so the service does not end in wistfulness.
• These hymns carry funerals beautifully — the resurrection, not the grave, has the last verse.

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