Hymn writers are gifted at putting into words thoughts that we find it difficult to express. Here are two well known writers, who used the word ’UNTIL’ or ‘TILL’ to project our thoughts into the future:

By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored, we keep the memory adored,
And show the death of our dear Lord, UNTIL He come!

UNTIL the trump of God be heard, UNTIL the ancient graves be stirred,
And with His great commanding word, the Lord will come!

Oh, blessed hope! With this elate, let not your hearts be desolate,
But, strong in faith, in patience wait UNTIL He come!

Written by George Rawson (1807-1889).

He was born in Leeds and died in Clifton, Bristol UK. He was a lawyer, who devoted his spare time to writing hymns.

‘TILL He come!’ O, let the words linger on the trembling chords;
Let the ‘little while’ between in their golden light be seen;
Let us think how heaven and home lie beyond that ‘TILL He come!’

When the weary ones we love enter on their rest above;
When their words of love and cheer fall no longer on our ear;
Hush! Be every murmur dumb; it is only ‘TILL He come!’

Written by Edward Henry Bickersteth ( 1825-1906).

He was born in Islington, London, and died in Paddington, London.
He became Bishop of Exeter in the Church of England and was a successful writer of many hymns, which were usually of a very personal nature that touched the heart.