The day approaches; Jesus soon is coming

The day approaches; Jesus soon is coming.

Redeem the time; it must not slip away.

Lord

make us ready for the cry: “Behold Him!”

By using every moment of each day.

When Jesus comes

will we go in to meet Him?

When Jesus comes

will we from self have ceased?

He’s coming soon to take the wise ones with Him.

Oh

let us not be left outside the feast.

Lord

help us to redeem these golden moments;

Our vessels fill with ointment from above;

Help us amen each trial and tribulation;

Increase in us; make us abound in love.

He’s coming soon—these moments are so precious.

The oil is here—Oh

let us buy the more.

Amen the trials and welcome tribulations—

The kingdom’s ours through these afflictions sore.

Lord

ever turn us from our soulish pleasures

To gaze upon Thy tender

loving face.

Oh

keep us running forth to meet the Bridegroom

And patiently attending to the race.

When Jesus comes

will we be in His presence?

When Jesus comes

will we His face behold?

Oh

let us not return to sloth and folly

But jealously His loving presence hold.

As His dear Bride

let us go forth to meet Him

Our lamps well-trimmed

our fires burning bright

Our vessels filled

our eyes set on His glory

To be with Him completely satisfied.

Yes

satisfied—Christ and His Bride together.

Yes

satisfied—throughout eternity.

Oh

what a rest

what joy

what love

what favor

To be His Bride when He comes to His feast!