Scripture Verse

The bridegroom came, and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage. Matthew 25:10

Introduction

Words & Music: F. M. At­kin­son, in Hymns of the Se­cond Com­ing of Our Lord Je­sus Christ, ed­it­ed by Pe­ter P. Bil­horn (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bil­horn Bro­thers, 1911), page 127 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know At­kin­son’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

When you see the Bride­groom com­ing again,
O, will you be rea­dy to go?
Will He find you faith­ful­ly watch­ing then?
O, will you be rea­dy to go?

Refrain

When Je­sus comes, will you be rea­dy to go?
When Je­sus comes, will you be rea­dy to go?
Will your lamps be burn­ing with a heav’n­ly glow?
Will you be rea­dy to go?

Will you have your lights then burn­ing and bright?
O, will you be rea­dy to go?
Will He find you sleep­ing in that night?
O, will you be rea­dy to go?

Refrain

Will you be found wait­ing with all the blest?
O, will you be rea­dy to go?
Have you on the robes of His right­eous­ness?
O, will you be rea­dy to go?

Refrain

Will you join the chor­us sing­ing that song?
O, will you be rea­dy to go?
Will you shout for joy with the blood-washed throng?
O, will you be rea­dy to go?

Refrain