African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#493

493. When Jesus Comes

1 When Jesus comes to reward His servants,
Whether it be noon or night,
Faithful to Him will He find us watching,
With our lamps all trimmed and bright?

Refrain:
O can we say we are ready, brother?
Ready for the soul’s bright home?
Say, will He find you and me still watching,
Waiting, watching when the Lord shall come?

2 If, at the dawn of the early morning,
He shall call us one by one,
When to the Lord we restore our talents,
Will He answer you, "Well done?" [Refrain]

3 Have we been true to the trust He left us?
Do we seek to do our best?
If in our hearts there is naught condemns us,
We shall have a glorious rest. [Refrain]

4 Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching,
In His glory they shall share;
If He shall come at the dawn or midnight,
Will He find us watching there? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus comes to reward His servants
• Title: When Jesus Comes
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: O can we say we are ready, brother?
• Meter: 10 7.10 7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Thessalonians 5:6
• Topic: The Christian Life: Death and Life Eternal; Faith; Watchfulness

Tune Information

• Name: WOODSTOCK
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 10 7.10 7. with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major