"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is a 1942 gospel song composed by R. E. Winsett.
Contents
The song has become a Southern gospel standard, as evidenced by its recording history. It was awarded the title "Song of the Year" in 1969 at the 1st GMA Dove Awards.
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Troublesome times are here, filling men's hearts with fear; Freedom we all hold dear, now is at stake.
Humbling your heart to God, saves from the chast'ning rod. Seek the way pilgrim's trod. Christians awake!
Chorus:
Jesus is coming soon, morning or night or noon; Many will meet their doom; trumpets will sound.
All of the dead shall rise; righteous meet in the skies; Going where no one dies, heaven-ward bound.
Verse 2: (not often included in recordings)
Love of so many cold; losing their home of gold; This in God’s Word is told; evils abound.
When these signs come to pass, nearing the end at last, It will come very fast; trumpets will sound.
Verse 3:
Troubles will soon be o’er; happy forevermore, When we meet on that shore, free from all care.
Rising up in the sky, telling this world goodbye; Homeward we then will fly, glory to share.
Recordings
The following are recordings by notable artists: