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Behold, the Bridegroom Comes

Author: John M. Whyte Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice Refrain First Line: O be ready when the bridegroom comes

[We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice]

Appears in 13 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Marchant Whyte Tune Sources: The Finest of Wheat, by George D. Elderkin (Chicago, Illinois: R. R. McCabe & Co., Publishers, 1890), number 191 Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 12333 21555 55313 Used With Text: Behold, the Bridegroom Comes

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Behold, the Bridegroom Comes

Author: John Marchant Whyte Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #407 First Line: We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice Refrain First Line: Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes! Lyrics: 1. We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice, Behold, the Bridegroom comes! At the midnight watch, in the darkness deep, When across our souls heavy slumbers creep, We shall hear that voice, that immortal voice, Behold, the Bridegroom comes! Refrain Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes! Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes! At the noontide, In the evening, At the midnight, in the morning, Oh, be ready, Oh, be ready, Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes! 2. When the voice shall cry, Go ye forth tonight, Behold, the Bridegroom comes! Then the pulse will cease, and the heart grow still, And the eyes will close, and the blood grow chill, And the soul will take its eternal flight, For lo, the Bridegroom comes! [Refrain] 3. Brother, trim your lamp, have it burning bright, Behold, the Bridegroom comes! He will surely come, though He seemeth late, Be at peace with Him, nor a moment wait, You will hear the cry ere the morning light, Behold, the Bridegroom comes! [Refrain] 4. Hast thou made a vow? hasten ye to pay, Behold, the Bridegroom comes! For when He has come, and hath closed the door, And ye stand and pray, Open, we implore, It will be too late—pay your vows today, Behold, the Bridegroom comes! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice]

Behold, the Bridegroom Comes!

Author: J. M. W. Hymnal: The Great Redemption #29 (1894) First Line: We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice Refrain First Line: O be ready when the Bridegroom comes Languages: English Tune Title: [We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice]

Behold, the Bridegroom Comes

Author: J. M. W. Hymnal: Songs of Calvary #49 (1889) First Line: We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice Refrain First Line: O be ready when the bridegroom comes Languages: English Tune Title: [We shall hear a voice, an immortal voice]

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John M. Whyte

1850 - 1927 Person Name: J. M. W. Author of "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes" in Melodies of Grace and Truth John M. (Marchant) Whyte. Evangelist, hymn writer, singer, b Paris, Canada West (Ontario), 8 Jun 1850, d Toronto 17 Mar 1927. He studied at the University of Toronto and devoted himself to evangelistic and temperance work. Typical of several hundred songs for which he wrote the words or the music, or both, are 'Canada Shall Yet Be Free,' 'Toronto the Good,' and 'Song of Trust.' Many songs appeared in separate editions published by Toronto News Co or Briggs. With his brother David Albert Whyte he edited Sing Out the Glad News (Briggs 1885) and Songs of Calvary (Briggs 1889). The Great Redemption (Briggs 1894), Nuggets of Gold (Briggs 1898) and Battle Songs of the Cross (1901) contain many of his own melodies. Eight of his hymns are reprinted in CMH vol 5. The editor of the reprint, John Beckwith, has concluded that 'Come Away to Jesus Now' and 'Jesus Is Calling You Now' may have enjoyed a measure of popularity. Author Helmut Kallmann Bibliography: Beckwith, John. 'Tunebooks and hymnals in Canada, 1801-1939,'. American Music, summer 1988. --http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/john-m-whyte-emc/