Scripture Verse

Meet the Lord in the air. 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Introduction

Words: Ada J. Blenk­horn, in Songs of Love and Praise No. 5, ed­it­ed by John R. Swe­ney, How­ard Ent­wisle & Frank M. Da­vis (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: John J. Hood, 1898) num­ber 27.

Music: J. How­ard Ent­wisle (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ent­wisle (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Ada J. Blenkhorn
1858–1927

Lyrics

Again in all His beauty the Lord shall come,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by;
To meet His faithful children and call them home,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by.

Refrain

Going by and by, going by and by;
I’ll be there to answer when the Sav­ior calls,
Going to meet Him by and by.

How glad will be the morning when I shall rise,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by;
To meet my Sav­ior coming from out the skies,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by.

Refrain

I’ll hear the trumpet sounding so loud and clear,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by;
The day is not far distant, ’tis drawing near,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by.

Refrain

Will you be glad to meet Him on that great day?
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by;
He bids you to be rea­dy, to watch and pray,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by.

Refrain

With shouting and hosannas the earth shall ring,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by;
And I shall soon behold Him, my Lord, my king,
I’m going to meet my Je­sus by and by.

Refrain