Scripture Verse

Keep watch, because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back…If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. Mark 13:35–37

Introduction

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George W. Bacon (1868–1940)

Words: Jen­nie Wil­son, in Per­fect Praise, ed­it­ed by James D. Vaugh­an, George Ba­con et al. (Law­rence­burg, Ten­nes­see: James D. Vaugh­an, 1905), num­ber 32.

Music: George W. Ba­con (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Jennie Wilson (1856–1913)

Lyrics

There’s a won­drous day ap­proach­ing ve­ry near;
Unto you ’tis swift­ly bear­ing joy or fear;
To the faith­ful ones deep glad­ness it will bring:
Are you rea­dy for the com­ing of the King?

Refrain

Are you rea­dy for the com­ing of the King?
Are you rea­dy for the com­ing of the King?
Will He find you watch­ing, pray­ing,
And no sacr­ed trust be­tray­ing?
Are you rea­dy for the com­ing of the King?

Are you seek­ing spot­less gar­ments then to wear?
Robes of right­eous­ness, un­sul­lied, white and fair?
Songs of wel­come and re­joic­ing can you sing?
Are you rea­dy for the com­ing of the King?

Refrain

Shining an­gel throngs His ad­vent will pro­claim,
And the whole world will ex­alt His sac­red name;
Earth and Hea­ven then with Je­sus’ praise will ring:
Are you rea­dy for the com­ing of the King?

Refrain