Meter: Irregular Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Oh, John, oh, John, what do you say? Lyrics: Refrain:
I want to be ready,
I want to be ready,
I want to be ready
to walk in Jerusalem just like John.
1 Oh, John, oh, John, what do you say?
walk in Jerusalem just like John.
That I'll be there at the coming day.
walk in Jerusalem just like John.
[Refrain]
2 When Martha spoke the Savior's name,
walk in Jerusalem just like John.
She knew she'd never be the same.
walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain]
3 When Peter was preaching at Pentecost,
walk in Jerusalem just like John.
He was endowed with the Holy Ghost,
walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain]
4 When Mary asked Jesus to "come and see,"
walk in Jerusalem just like John.
Her faith gave Lazarus victory,
walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain]
5 John said the city was just four-square,
walk in Jerusalem just like John.
And he declared he'd meet me there.
walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain]
Topics: Biblical Names; Eternal Life; Faith and Aspiration; Realm of God; Year A New Year; Year A Lent 5; Year A Proper 27; Year B New Year; Year B All Saints; Year C New Year; Year C Easter 5 Scripture: Revelation 21 Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE READY Text Sources: African-American spiritual
I Want to Be Ready