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