1 Who can tell how soon the Bride may hear the cry,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
We can almost see His glory in the sky;
It must be the dawning of that day is nigh.
How our hearts would leap if we should hear the cry,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
2 Who will have their lamps all trimmed and burning bright?
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
We can almost see His glory in the sky;
It must be the dawning of that day is nigh.
How our hearts would leap if we should hear the cry,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
3 Who will now be washed by water in the Word?
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
We can almost see His glory in the sky;
It must be the dawning of that day is nigh.
How our hearts would leap if we should hear the cry,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
4 Who will be the counterpart to Christ today?
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
We can almost see His glory in the sky;
It must be the dawning of that day is nigh.
How our hearts would leap if we should hear the cry,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
5 Who will now be clothed in linen bright and pure?
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
We can almost see His glory in the sky;
It must be the dawning of that day is nigh.
How our hearts would leap if we should hear the cry,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
6 Hark! As one the Spirit and the Bride doth say,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"
We can almost see His glory in the sky;
It must be the dawning of that day is nigh.
How our hearts would leap if we should hear the cry,
"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!"