Meter: Irregular Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: O John, O John, what did you say? Refrain First Line: I want to be ready 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 O John, O John, what did you say?
Walk in Jerusalem just like John.
That you'd be there on Judgment Day!
Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain]
2 Some come crippled, and some come lame,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John.
Some come walkin' in Jesus name,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain]
3 Now, brother, mind how you step on the cross,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John.
Your foot might slip and your soul get lost,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain]
4 If you get there before I do,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John.
Tell all my friends I'm acomin', too.
Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Victory Scripture: John 8:31 Used With Tune: WALK IN JERUSALEM Text Sources: Traditional Spiritual
I Want to Be Ready (Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John)