Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) ‎#12

12. I Want to be Ready

1 The great day is nearing,
For Jesus' appearing,
And so would I watch, as I pray,
With lamp trimm'd and burning,
For my Lord's returning,
Lest I be not ready for that day.

Chorus:
I want to be ready for that day;
I want to be ready for that day,
With lamp trimmed and burning,
For my Lord's returning;
I want to be ready for that day.

2 But rich grace is offered,
And strong help is proffered,
That safe I may go on my way,
The truth ever knowing,
In grace ever growing;
O, I may be ready for that day.

Chorus:
O, I may be ready for that day;
Yes, I may be ready for that day,
With lamp trimmed and burning,
For my Lord's returning;
O, I may be ready for that day.

3 That grace, I'll receive it,
That word, I'll believe it,
And walking by faith all the way,
When Jesus shall call me,
No fear shall appall me,
For I shall be ready for that day.

Chorus:
O, I shall be ready for that day;
Yes, I shall be ready for that day,
With lamp trimmed and burning,
For my Lord's returning;
O, I shall be ready for that day.

Text Information

• First Line: The great day is nearing
• Title: I Want to be Ready
• Author: F. A. B.
• Refrain First Line: I want to be ready for that day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1897
• Copyright: © 1890 by F. A. Blackmer
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The great day is nearing]
• Composer: F. A. Blackmer
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1890 by F. A. Blackmer
• Notes: Now Public Domain