1 The day approaches; Jesus soon is coming.
Redeem the time; it must not slip away.
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.
2 Lord, help us to redeem these golden moments;
Our vessels fill with ointment from above;
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.
3 Lord, ever turn us from our soulish pleasures
To gaze upon Thy tender, loving face.
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.
4 As His dear Bride, let us go forth to meet Him,
Our lamps well-trimmed, our fires burning bright,
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!