Scripture Verse

They that go down into the pit cannot hope for Thy truth. Isaiah 38:18

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Pe­ter P. Bil­horn, Crowning Glo­ry Re­vised (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bil­horn Bro­thers, 1894), num­ber 115 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Peter P. Bilhorn
1865–1936

Lyrics

Lyrics

There’s no hope beyond the grave, my brother;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
In the blindness of thy sinning go no further;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain

Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

There’s a life beyond this life of sorrows;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
He may summon you to come to Him tomorrow;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain

Do not think to tarry here forever;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
From the ties of earthly friendship you must sever;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain

Would you spend eternity in Heaven?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
To redeem you Jesus’ precious blood was given;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain