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Walk in Jerusalem just like John

English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 25:13

Chorus

I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready To walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Verse 1

O John, O John, what did you say? Walk in Jerusalem just like John. That you'd be there on Judgment Day! Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Chorus

I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready To walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Verse 2

Some come crippled, and some come lame, Walk in Jerusalem just like John. Some come walkin' in Jesus name, Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Chorus

I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready To walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Verse 3

Now, brother, mind how you step on the cross, Walk in Jerusalem just like John. Your foot might slip and your soul get lost, Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Chorus

I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready To walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Verse 4

If you get there before I do, Walk in Jerusalem just like John. Tell all my friends I'm acomin', too. Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Chorus

I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready To walk in Jerusalem just like John.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 25:13

Reference 2

  • john 8:31

Reference 3

  • john 11:1-44

Reference 4

  • revelation 21-22