Behold, He cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him.
Revelation 1:7
Words: Peter P. Bilhorn, Hymns of the Second Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Chicago, Illinois: Bilhorn Brothers, 1911), number 1.
Behold the Lord is coming,
His ransomed home to call,
And we who watch shall see Him,
And crown Him Lord of all;
Believer, are you ready?
And are your garments white?
Behold, He quickly cometh!
Yes, He may come tonight.
Refrain
Yes, He may come tonight,
Yes, He may come tonight;
Behold! Behold! He cometh,
Yes, He may come tonight.
Behold the Lord is coming,
He’s coming very soon.
At such an hour we think not,
At morning, night or noon;
Believers, are you ready
To meet this glorious sight?
Behold, He quickly cometh!
Yes, He may come tonight.
Refrain
Behold the Lord is coming,
The time is drawing near,
When crowns and thrones shall perish,
When kingdoms fade and fear;
But we with songs rejoicing
Shall take with Him our flight,
Behold, He quickly cometh!
Yes, He may come tonight.
Refrain
Behold the Lord is coming,
He’s coming for His bride;
He bids the Church be ready
And in Him to abide;
Be not like virgins foolish,
Who had no oil nor light;
Behold, He quickly cometh!
Yes, He may come tonight.
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