Joy to the World ‎#88

88. Say, are You Ready?

1 Should the Death angel knock at thy chamber,
In the still watch of to-night,
Say will your spirit pass into darkness,
Or to the land of delight?

Chorus:
Say are you ready, O are you ready?
If the Death angel should call (should call);
Say, are you ready? O are you ready?
Mercy stands waiting for all.

2 Many sad spirits now are departing
Into the world of despair;
Every brief moment brings your doom nearer;
Sinner, O sinner, beware! [Chorus]

3 Many redeemed ones now are ascending
Into the mansions of light;
Jesus is pleading high up in glory,
Seeking to save you to-night. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Should the Death angel knock at thy chamber
• Title: Say, are You Ready?
• Author: A. S. Kieffer
• Refrain First Line: Say are you ready, O are you ready?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: [Should the Death angel knock at the chamber]
• Composer: T. C. O'Kane
• Key: D Major