Scripture Verse

The day of the Lord is going to come like a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Pe­ter P. Bil­horn, Hymns of the Se­cond Com­ing of Our Lord Je­sus Christ (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bil­horn Bro­thers, 1911), num­ber 39 (🔊 pdf nwc).

portrait
Peter P. Bilhorn
1865–1936

Lyrics

Lyrics

Are you in the royal army?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
Are you marching on to meet Him?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain

He is coming, He is coming;
He is coming to take us home;
Are you ready, are you ready,
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Are your lamps all trimmed and burning?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
Have you on the wedding garments?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain

Have you found the full salvation?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
Are you free from condemnation?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain

Are you sanctified and holy?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
Do you live for Jesus only?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain