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Be Ready for the Lord's a'Comin'
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This song was written based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the First Sunday in Advent for the Sunday School "Gathering" at St. Matthias Episcopal Church.
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John Robert Whitney is a singer/songwriter and professional conservationist from Western New York State (East Aurora/Buffalo).
Singer/Songwriter; multi-instrumentalist; folk, country, pop, blues, jazz, Gospel; professional conservationist
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #139
Peak in subgenre #24
Author
John R. Whitney
Rights
Unpublished Work (c) 1999 John R. Whitney
Uploaded
December 02, 2013
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.2 MB • 128 kbps • 4:34
Story behind the song
The vocal recording is accompanied by a Band-in-the-Box arrangement.
Lyrics
Refrain Be ready for the Lord's a'comin', Brothers and sisters be ready. Be ready for the Lord's a'comin', Brothers and sisters be ready. The day of salvation is comin', Be ready for that glorious day. The day of the Lord is comin' As a thief comes in the night. Dwellers in the darkness will be surprised, But not those who live in the light. Refrain Those who live in darkness, Even those who say all's peaceful and safe, Will be shocked by the sudden destruction. The sudden pain can't be escaped. Refrain As followers of Jesus we know We must live in the light of day. We must wear Christ's armor always And by darkness not be led astray. Refrain We must encourage one another In the salvation of Jesus Christ Who died for us that we might live Not is darkness but in the light. Refrain
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