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Believers Hymn Book · No. 240 · Words: Anonymous (19th century) · Tune: Rapture
Rejoice, ye saints, the time draws near
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A 19th-century anonymous hymn calling believers to readiness for the Second Coming of Christ, drawing on the parable of the ten virgins. Its 'trim your lamps' refrain reflects the eschatological urgency common in Plymouth Brethren and evangelical revival hymnody.
Verse 1
Rejoice, ye saints, the time draws near
When Christ will in the clouds appear
And for His people call
Chorus
Trim your lamps and be ready,
Trim you lamps and be ready,
Trim your lamps and be ready
--(Tune "Trim your Lamps" Chorus cont.)--
For the midnight cry.
For the midnight cry,
For the midnight cry,
Trim your lamps and be ready,
For the midnight cry.
Verse 2
The trumpet sounds! through earth and sky
Resounds the solemn midnight cry,
"Behold! The Bridegroom comes."
Chorus
Trim your lamps and be ready,
Trim you lamps and be ready,
Trim your lamps and be ready
--(Tune "Trim your Lamps" Chorus cont.)--
For the midnight cry.
For the midnight cry,
For the midnight cry,
Trim your lamps and be ready,
For the midnight cry.
Verse 3
The Lord will come to claim His own,
And on each faithful one a crown
Of life He will bestow.
Chorus
Trim your lamps and be ready,
Trim you lamps and be ready,
Trim your lamps and be ready
--(Tune "Trim your Lamps" Chorus cont.)--
For the midnight cry.
For the midnight cry,
For the midnight cry,
Trim your lamps and be ready,
For the midnight cry.
Verse 4
And then with rapture infinite
We'll cast our crowns down at His feet,
And crown Him King of kings,
Chorus
Trim your lamps and be ready,
Trim you lamps and be ready,
Trim your lamps and be ready
--(Tune "Trim your Lamps" Chorus cont.)--
For the midnight cry.
For the midnight cry,
For the midnight cry,
Trim your lamps and be ready,
For the midnight cry.
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