Jesus Is Coming Soon
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"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is a 1942 gospel song composed by R. E. Winsett.[1]
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.[2]
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 chod. 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. [3]
Recordings
The following are recordings by notable artists:
- The Sheltons – The first band to professionally record the song.[4] Their arrangement of the song was recorded on Halo records "Heart Felt Gospel"[5] in the late 60s, has been covered by numerous groups since.
- 1968 – The Inspirations[6][7][8]
- 1969–79 – The Oak Ridge Boys[9]
- 1991 The Lesters[10]
References
- ^ "Robert Emmett Winsett". www.hymntime.com. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ^ "Dove Awards 1969 :: CMnexus". cmnexus.org. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ Publishing, Staff, Alfred. A Little Bit of Heaven: 100 Favorite Gospel Songs. Alfred Music. ISBN 9781457427657.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Southern Gospel History | G / George Shelton Jr". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
- ^ "Sheltons – Heart Felt Gospel (LP)". MusicStack. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
- ^ The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon", composed by R.E. Winsett at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon Reprise" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ The Oak Ridge Boys: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ "Southern Gospel History | J / Jesus Is Coming Soon". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
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