The Cyber Hymnal ‎#114

114. All Is Ready

1. All is ready, the Master, said,
All is ready, the feast is spread;
Sweet His message of love to all,
Yet how many will slight the call!

Refrain
Why, why, why will you die?
Ask, and the Savior will freely forgive;
Why, why, why will you die?
Only a look, and your soul shall live.

2. All is ready, He calleth still;
Come, and welcome, whoever will;
Bring your burdens of doubts and fears,
Bring your sorrow, your cares and tears. [Refrain]

3. Though His mercy prolongs your day,
Time is precious, no more delay;
Now He listens to hear your prayer,
Haste the garment of praise to wear. [Refrain]

4. Take the pardon His love bestows,
Take the water of life that flows;
Lo, He standeth beside the door:
Hear the Spirit your hearts implore. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: All is ready, the Master, said
• Title: All Is Ready
• Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby (1889)
• Refrain First Line: Why, why, why will you die?
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Some hymnals show the author as Sallie Smith, one of Fanny's pseudonyms.

Tune Information

• Name: [All is ready, the Master, said]
• Composer: John Robson Sweney
• Incipit: 55565 35122 21231
• Key: B Major
• Copyright: Public Domain