Scripture Verse

The coming of the Lord draws nigh. James 5:8

Introduction

Words: Will­iam H. Gard­ner, in High­est Praise, ed­it­ed by Will­iam Og­den (New York: Big­low & Main, 1895), page 90.

Music: Will­iam A. Og­den (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

portrait
William A. Ogden (1841–1897)

Lyrics

There’s a day of judg­ment com­ing,
And to meet it we should try,
So we all must then be rea­dy
When the King draws nigh.

Refrain

Shall we all be rea­dy
When the King draws nigh?
When the King draws nigh,
Will our lamps be burn­ing bright,
When He bursts up­on our sight?
Shall we all be rea­dy
When the King draws nigh?

If your heart is weak and sin­ful,
To de­ny it do not try,
For each soul is weighed in judg­ment
When the King draws nigh.

Refrain

If you long for joy for­ev­er,
And a dwell­ing place on high,
Then be rea­dy, O my bro­ther,
When the King draws nigh.

Refrain