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I Want to Be Ready

I want to be ready when Jesus comes, I want to be ready when Jesus comes

Author: Anonymous
Tune: [I want to be ready when Jesus comes] (Miller)
Published in 3 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

I want to be ready when Jesus comes,
I want to be ready when Jesus comes.
Earth’s pleasures grow dim
While I’m waiting for Him;
Lord, keep me till Jesus comes.

Source: Gospel Melodies and Evangelistic Hymns #181

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Author: Anonymous

In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries. Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: I want to be ready when Jesus comes, I want to be ready when Jesus comes
Title: I Want to Be Ready
Author: Anonymous
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Gospel Melodies and Evangelistic Hymns #181

Gospel Melodies and Evangelistic Hymns #181

Happy Songs for Boys and Girls #110

Happy Songs for Boys and Girls #110
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Singing Youth #124

Singing Youth #124
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