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Are You Ready

There's no hope beyond the grave, my brother

Author: P. P. Bilhorn
Tune: [There's no hope beyond the grave, my brother]
Published in 4 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 There’s no hope beyond the grave, my brother;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
In the blindness of thy sinning go no further;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

Refrain:
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

2 There’s a life beyond this life of sorrows;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
He may summon you to come to Him tomorrow;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? [Refrain]

3 Do not think to tarry here forever;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
From the ties of earthly friendship you must sever;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? [Refrain]

4 Would you spend eternity in Heaven?
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?
To redeem you Jesus’ precious blood was given;
Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #14956

Author: P. P. Bilhorn

Pseudonyms: W. Ferris Britcher, Irene Durfee; C. Ferris Holden, P. H. Rob­lin (a an­a­gram of his name)… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There's no hope beyond the grave, my brother
Title: Are You Ready
Author: P. P. Bilhorn
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Are you ready, are you ready
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #14956
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #14956

Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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