Scripture Verse

At the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 13:49–50

Introduction

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Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856–1922)

Words: John­son Oat­man, Jr., in Songs of Pen­te­cost­al Pow­er, Complete (Fort Smith, Arkansas: Ro­bert E. Win­sett, 1908).

Music: R. L. Fer­gu­son (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

Lyrics

When upon the clouds of Hea­ven,
Christ shall come to earth again,
Will the world be glad to see Him,
When our Lord shall come again?

Refrain

There’ll be singing, there’ll be shouting
There’ll be sorrow, there’ll be pain;
There’ll be weeping, there’ll be praying,
When our Lord shall come again.

Will His coming bring rejoicing?
Or will it bring tears and pain?
Are you rea­dy to receive Him,
When our Lord shall come again?

Refrain

Will you join in lamentation?
Or the angel’s glad refrain?
Will you help His people crown Him,
When our Lord shall come again?

Refrain

Work and pray till Je­sus calls you,
Help to gather in the grain;
Then with joy you’ll meet the Sav­ior
When our Lord shall come again.

Refrain