Scripture Verse

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

Introduction

Words: Pe­ter P. Bil­horn, Hymns of the Se­cond Com­ing of Our Lord Je­sus Christ (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bil­horn Bro­thers, 1911), num­ber 1.

Music: Côte d’Azur Pe­ter P. Bil­horn, 1911 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Peter P. Bilhorn (1865–1936)

Lyrics

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.

Refrain