I Feel That The Time Is Almost Here

With everything that is going on around us in the world today, I am becoming more and more convinced that the Lord's return is very close. One day, when I was thinking about this, the thought came to me, "Am I ready for the Lord to return? Have I been faithful and done the work He asked me to do for Him? Have I kept the oil in my lamp burning like the wise virgins, or have I let it go out like the others?" That is when the words to this poem came to me. I hope they speak as strongly to you as they did to me.

i feel that the time is almost here

I feel that the time is almost here
When my Jesus shall come back for me,
But am I ready and fully prepared
To receive such a Holy one as He?

Is my lamp full of oil and burning bright,
As I wait for my Bridegroom to come;
Or have I been lazy and let it go out,
As to the ways of the world I succumb?

Is the desire of my heart to tell others
Of what my Saviour has suffered for them;
That His grace and mercy are freely offered,
And if they repent He'll no longer condemn?

Do I speak only words that encourage,
Which cause others to seek His embrace?
Do I tell them to give Him their doubts and fears,
Which with peace, love and joy He'll replace?

Oh Lord, as I prepare for Your coming,
Please show me what You desire me to do
To bring as many as I can of the hurting
To a deep, abiding relationship with You.

For I want You to consider me worthy
Forever to kneel before Your throne,
And through eternity I'll sing Your praises
And give You the glory that is Yours alone.

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