41. I'll Be Ready

1 When Jesus shall come again by and by,
I’ll be ready to go;
He’s promised to gather His saints in the sky,
I’ll be ready to go.

Refrain:
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go;
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go.

2 No matter what day or what hour it shall be,
I’ll be ready to go;
The signs of His coming I’m watching to see,
I’ll be ready to go. [Refrain]

3 Should He come in the morning, or the noon-day,
I’ll be ready to go;
Or late in the eve as the light fades away,
I’ll be ready to go. [Refrain]

4 E’en should the Lord tarry till midnight so late,
I’ll be ready to go;
With lamp trimmed and burning will patiently wait,
I’ll be ready to go. [Refrain]

5 I long for His coming, I sigh for sweet rest,
I’ll be ready to go;
He’ll take me to heaven, the home of the blest,
I’ll be ready to go. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When Jesus shall come again by and by
Title: I'll Be Ready
Author: C. E. P.
Refrain First Line: I'll be ready, I'll be ready
Publication Date: 1916
Scripture:
Topic: Coming of Christ; Judgment
Notes: Now Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When Jesus shall come again by and by]
Composer: Chas. Edw. Pollock
Notes: Now Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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