I Want to be Ready

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The great day is nearing

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Tune: [The great day is nearing]
Published in 4 hymnals

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1 The great day is nearing,
For Jesus' appearing,
And so would I watch, as I pray,
With lamp trimm'd and burning,
For my Lord's returning,
Lest I be not ready for that day.

Chorus:
I want to be ready for that day;
I want to be ready for that day,
With lamp trimmed and burning,
For my Lord's returning;
I want to be ready for that day.

2 But rich grace is offered,
And strong help is proffered,
That safe I may go on my way,
The truth ever knowing,
In grace ever growing;
O, I may be ready for that day.

Chorus:
O, I may be ready for that day;
Yes, I may be ready for that day,
With lamp trimmed and burning,
For my Lord's returning;
O, I may be ready for that day.

3 That grace, I'll receive it,
That word, I'll believe it,
And walking by faith all the way,
When Jesus shall call me,
No fear shall appall me,
For I shall be ready for that day.

Chorus:
O, I shall be ready for that day;
Yes, I shall be ready for that day,
With lamp trimmed and burning,
For my Lord's returning;
O, I shall be ready for that day.

Source: Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) #12

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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line:	The great day is nearing
Title:	I Want to be Ready
Author:	F. A. Blackmer
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I want to be ready for that day
Copyright:	Public Domain