607. I Want to Be Ready

Chorus:
I want to be ready,
I want to be ready,
I want to be ready–
To walk in Jerusalem just like John.

1 John said that Jerusalem was four-square,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John.
I hope, good Lord, I'll meet you there,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Chorus]

2 When Peter was preaching at Pentecost,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John.
O he was filled with the Holy Ghost,
Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: John said that Jerusalem was four-square
Title: I Want to Be Ready
Refrain First Line: I want to be ready
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Spirituals
Source: Traditional Spiritual
Tune Information
Name: I WANT TO BE READY
Editor: R. Nathaniel Dett
Meter: Irregular with Refrain
Key: E♭ Major



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