When Jesus Shall Come Again By And By – Hymn Lyric
“Do you ever wonder what it will be like when Jesus comes again? “When Jesus Shall Come Again By And By” reminds us to always be prepared for His return, no matter when it may be. Let’s live each day with a sense of readiness and anticipation for that glorious day when we will be ready to go with Him.”
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When Jesus Shall Come Again By And By – Hymn Lyric
When Jesus shall come again by and by,
I’ll be ready to go;
He’s promised to gather His saints in the sky,
I’ll be ready to go.
Refrain:
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go;
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go.
No matter what day or what hour it shall be,
I’ll be ready to go;
The signs of His coming I’m watching to see,
I’ll be ready to go.
Refrain:
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go;
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go.
Should He come in the morning, or the noon-day,
I’ll be ready to go;
Or late in the eve as the light fades away,
I’ll be ready to go.
Refrain:
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go;
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go.
E’en should the Lord tarry till midnight so late,
I’ll be ready to go;
With lamp trimmed and burning will patiently wait,
I’ll be ready to go.
Refrain:
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go;
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go.
I long for His coming, I sigh for sweet rest,
I’ll be ready to go;
He’ll take me to heaven, the home of the blest,
I’ll be ready to go.
Refrain:
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go;
I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready,
I’ll be ready to go.
Meaning of When Jesus Shall Come Again By And By
In the quietude of our innermost being, where the heart whispers truths too tender for the daylight’s glare, there exists a yearninga yearning for something beyond, a call to be part of something vast and profound. As I reflect on these lyrics, so full of anticipation for a divine encounter, I am moved to consider the readiness of my own spirit.
To be ready, to truly be ready to go, is no mere act of superficial preparation. It is a process as natural, yet as profound, as the unfolding of a bud into blossom. It speaks of a readiness that is less about an event and more about a state of being; an alignment of the soul with the rhythms of the universe and with the mysterious source from which we all emerged.
Readiness is a journey, and as with all journeys, it begins within. It is an introspective pilgrimage we embark upon, a venture into the garden of self where we must face the thorns amongst the rosesour doubts, our fears, and our failings. But it is here, amidst the soil of our own humanity, that we can lay the seeds of forgiveness, compassion, and love that shall one day bloom into the peace and understanding we so dearly seek.
As the hymn echoes, “He’s promised to gather His saints in the sky,” I am reminded that we all have within us a spark of the divine, a fragment of the eternal waiting to be acknowledged and embraced. Our individual readiness is a testament of our commitment to nurture this spark, to let it illuminate the deepest parts of our being, allowing us to see with new eyes, love with a more profound heart, and touch the world with a gentler hand.
Watching for signs of His coming, as the song suggests, is not an outward vigil, but an inner one. It manifests through the quiet moments when we connect with the essence of life itself, when we find solace in the laughter of a child, or the beauty in a silent act of kindness. It is in these moments that we get a glimpse of the sublime, of what it truly means to be ready.
Whether He comes in the morning or as the light fades away, our readiness should not waver. It should be as constant as the stars that thread the velvet night. This constancy asks of us to live with integrity, to keep our lamps trimmed and our hearts open, no matter the hour. It beckons us to live in a state of grace, where forgiveness is our default, love is our language, and hope is our anchor.
This longing for His coming, for a rest so sweet, is the soul’s desire for ultimate peacefor a return to the home of the blest, a union with the All. Yet, it is imperative to remember that heaven is not only a distant realm but also a seed within us. It takes root when we live with compassion, when we extend our hands to lift others, and when our existence becomes a hymn of service to the world.
In the refrain of readiness, let us affirm our commitment to this journey of awakening. Let the melody be a gentle reminder that each day is an opportunity to prepare, to be readyand not just to go, but to be. Whether in the breaking dawn or the hush of twilight, may we always be readywith hearts open, souls alight, and arms embracing all of life’s infinite beauty.
May you find strength in your vulnerability, courage in your truth, and an ever-deepening love for the humanity we all share. In this sacred space of self-exploration, let us journey together, ready and willing, to go wherever love and spirit beckon.
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