1.

Our time on earth is hast’ning to its closing;
The Day of Christ’s return is nigh, dear soul.
How quickly we’re eternity approaching!
Wake up, my friend, so you can reach the goal!

Chorus:

Prepare, dear friend! Our Bridegroom’s soon returning.
Lift up your head; He’s coming for His own.
Prepare, dear friend—With heart for Jesus burning!
When battles end, How blest to share His throne.

2.

Our Bridegroom’s coming! Don’t you hear Him calling?
He’ll come for those made ready as His bride.
O may He find us faithful in the cleansing.
Let all that hinders now be cast aside.

3.

Blest fellowship between the bride and Bridegroom—
Through death comes glory, life that will not cease.
By faith and faithfulness we conquer Edom—
Thus gain true joy and righteousness and peace.

Written by Christen Zürcher (published in 1980)Composed by Christen ZürcherText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagSwitzerland ⋅ G