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HYMN #0182 SSS #182 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #182: The Lord is coming

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1
The Lord is coming by-and-by:
Be ready when He comes!
He comes from His fair home on high:
Be ready when He comes!
He is the Lord our Righteousness,
And comes His chosen ones to bless,
And at His Father’s throne confess:
Be ready when He comes!
Will you be ready when the Bridegroom
comes? . . .
Will you be ready when the Bridegroom
comes? . . .
will your lamps be trimmed and bright,
Be it morning, noon, or night?
Will you be ready when the Bridegroom
comes?
2
He soon will come to earth again:
Be ready when He comes!
Begin His universal reign:
Be ready when He comes!
With hallelujahs heaven will ring,
When Jesus doth redemption bring;
Oh, trim your lamps to meet your King!
Be ready when He comes!
3
Behold! He comes to one and all:
Be ready when He comes!
And soon we’ll hear the trumpet call:
Be ready when He comes!
To Judgment called at His command,
From every clime, from every land,
Before His throne we all must stand:
Be ready when He comes!
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The Lord is coming"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #182 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 3 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

  • Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
  • Stanza Structure: 3 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
  • Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
  • Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.
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