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[There’s a wondrous day approaching very near]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: George Washington Bacon Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 12333 21112 35552 Used With Text: Are You Ready For The Coming Of The King?

Are You Ready For The Coming Of The King?

Author: Jennie Bain Wilson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: There’s a wondrous day approaching very near Lyrics: 1 There’s a wondrous day approaching very near; Unto you ’tis swiftly bearing joy or fear; To the faithful ones deep gladness it will bring: Are you ready for the coming of the King? Refrain: Are you ready for the coming of the King? Are you ready for the coming of the King? Will He find you watching, praying, And no sacred trust betraying? Are you ready for the coming of the King? 2 Are you seeking spotless garments then to wear? Robes of righteousness, unsullied, white and fair? Songs of welcome and rejoicing can you sing? Are you ready for the coming of the King? [Refrain] 3 Shining angel throngs His advent will proclaim, And the whole world will exalt His sacred name; Earth and Heaven then with Jesus’ praise will ring: Are you ready for the coming of the King? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There’s a wondrous day approaching very near] Text Sources: Perfect Praise by James D. Vaughan, George W. Bacon, et al. (Lawrenceburg: Tenn: James D. Vaughan, 1905)

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Are You Ready For The Coming Of The King?

Author: Jennie Bain Wilson Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #14748 First Line: There’s a wondrous day approaching very near Lyrics: 1 There’s a wondrous day approaching very near; Unto you ’tis swiftly bearing joy or fear; To the faithful ones deep gladness it will bring: Are you ready for the coming of the King? Refrain: Are you ready for the coming of the King? Are you ready for the coming of the King? Will He find you watching, praying, And no sacred trust betraying? Are you ready for the coming of the King? 2 Are you seeking spotless garments then to wear? Robes of righteousness, unsullied, white and fair? Songs of welcome and rejoicing can you sing? Are you ready for the coming of the King? [Refrain] 3 Shining angel throngs His advent will proclaim, And the whole world will exalt His sacred name; Earth and Heaven then with Jesus’ praise will ring: Are you ready for the coming of the King? [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [There’s a wondrous day approaching very near]

Are you ready for the coming of the King

Author: Jennie Wilson Hymnal: Perfect Praise #32 (1905) First Line: There's a wondrous day approaching very near Refrain First Line: Are you ready for the coming of the King? Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a wondrous day approaching very near]

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Jennie Wilson

1857 - 1913 Author of "Are you ready for the coming of the King" in Perfect Praise Wilson, Jennie Bain. (d. 3 September 1913). Obituaries available in the DNAH Archives. =============================== Jennie Bain Wilson, 1857-1913 Born: 1857, on a Farm Near South Whitley, Indiana. Died: Circa 1913. Afflicted with a spinal condition at age four, Wilson spent her life in a wheel chair. She never attended school, but was educated at home. She is said to have written over 2,200 texts. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)