Author: F. A. B. Hymnal: Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) #12 (1897) First Line: The great day is nearing Refrain First Line: I want to be ready for that day Lyrics: 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. Languages: English Tune Title: [The great day is nearing]
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