Time for Tears

“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy” (Psalm 126:5).  “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished” (Proverbs 22:3).  “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes” (Revelation 7:17). 

There is a time for heartfelt tears

As we are weeping for the lost.

There is a time for prudent fears

For those who yet ignore the cost. 

As people still go on their way,

So carelessly approaching wrath,

We ought to warn them while we may,

And weep for those on judgment’s path.

There surely is a cause for gladness,

Which our salvation will afford,

That yet is mingled with a sadness

For those who have refused the Lord. 

The Lord Himself shall dry the eyes

Of  all who gather at His throne,

Who by their fear were thus made wise

And put their trust in Christ alone. 

O Lord, we know that You have wept

For souls resisting Your salvation.

As your disciples soundly slept,

You prayed in deep humiliation.

We thank You, Lord, as we see how

You wept for souls in sin and shame.

The time for tears is surely now,

As we should likewise do the same.