The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14046

14046. Be Ready Today

1 At midnight I hear the call ringing,
The Bridegroom is coming this way,
And joy to the watcher is bringing:
For Him are you ready today?

Refrain:
Be ready today, He’s coming this way;
Be ready, be ready today;
Be ready today, oh, work, watch and pray;
Be ready, be ready today.

2 Our Father the feast is preparing,
The guests are all gathering near;
If you that great feast would be sharing,
Be ready the summons to hear. [Refrain]

3 Oh, brother, arouse from your dreaming,
Your lamp light is burning so low;
His light o’er the pathway is streaming:
Arise and be ready to go. [Refrain]

4 For all those who love His appearing,
A crown of rejoicing shall be;
Each day the bright prospect is nearing:
He soon will be calling for thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: At midnight I hear the call ringing
• Title: Be Ready Today
• Author: J. O. Barnhart
• Refrain First Line: Be ready today, He’s coming this way
• Meter: 98.98.10.8.10.8
• Language: English
• Source: Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 1 by George B. Holsinger (Bridgewater, VA: Brethren Publishing House, 1898)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BRINDISI
• Composer: J. O. Barnhart (1898)
• Meter: 98.98.10.8.10.8
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain