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Coming as a Thief in the Night

G. T. Haywood • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Verse 1

If Jesus should come would your soul be prepared? He’s coming as a thief in the night; What answer would render your life to be spared? He’s coming as a thief in the night.

Chorus

O soul, awake! soon the Lord will come, And none can stand in His sight, But those who are washed in the blood of the Lamb, When He comes as a thief in the night.

Verse 2

The world is so blinded they will not believe, He’s coming as a thief in the night; O let not vain pleasure your poor heart deceive; He’s coming as a thief in the night.

Chorus

O soul, awake! soon the Lord will come, And none can stand in His sight, But those who are washed in the blood of the Lamb, When He comes as a thief in the night.

Verse 3

We’re told when “peace, peace” shall be heard in the air, He’s coming as a thief in the night; Be watchful, or soon will come gloom and despair; He’s coming as a thief in the night.

Chorus

O soul, awake! soon the Lord will come, And none can stand in His sight, But those who are washed in the blood of the Lamb, When He comes as a thief in the night.

Verse 4

The earthquakes are telling His coming is nigh, He’s coming as a thief in the night; The storms and the lightning speak loud from the sky, He’s coming as a thief in the night.

Chorus

O soul, awake! soon the Lord will come, And none can stand in His sight, But those who are washed in the blood of the Lamb, When He comes as a thief in the night.

Verse 5

The heaven above with its wonders declare, He’s coming as a thief in the night; The wild raging waves cry aloud in the air, He’s coming as a thief in the night.

Chorus

O soul, awake! soon the Lord will come, And none can stand in His sight, But those who are washed in the blood of the Lamb, When He comes as a thief in the night.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-thessalonians 5:1-6
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