Jesus Is Coming Soon (R. E. Winsett song)

"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is a 1942 gospel song composed by R. E. Winsett.[1]

The song has become a Southern gospel standard, as evidenced by its recording history. It was awarded the title "Song of the Year" in 1969 at the 1st GMA Dove Awards.[2]

Lyrics

Verse 1:

Troublesome times are here, filling men's hearts with fear; Freedom we all hold dear, now is at stake.

Humbling your heart to God, saves from the chast'ning rod. Seek the way pilgrim's trod. Christians awake!

Chorus:

Jesus is coming soon, morning or night or noon; Many will meet their doom; trumpets will sound.

All of the dead shall rise; righteous meet in the skies; Going where no one dies, heaven-ward bound.

Verse 2: (not often included in recordings)

Love of so many cold; losing their home of gold; This in God's Word is told; evils abound.

When these signs come to pass, nearing the end at last, It will come very fast; trumpets will sound.

Verse 3:

Troubles will soon be o’er; happy forevermore, When we meet on that shore, free from all care.

Rising up in the sky, telling this world goodbye; Homeward we then will fly, glory to share. [3]

Recordings

The following are recordings by notable artists:

  • The Sheltons – The first band to professionally record the song.[4] Their arrangement of the song was recorded on Halo records "Heart Felt Gospel"[5] in the late 60s, has been covered by numerous groups since.
  • 1968 – The Inspirations[6][7][8]
  • 1969–79 – The Oak Ridge Boys[9]
  • 1991 The Lesters[10]
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References
  1. "Robert Emmett Winsett". www.hymntime.com. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  2. "Dove Awards 1969 :: CMnexus". cmnexus.org. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  3. Publishing, Staff, Alfred. A Little Bit of Heaven: 100 Favorite Gospel Songs. Alfred Music. ISBN 9781457427657.
  4. "Southern Gospel History | G / George Shelton Jr". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  5. "Sheltons – Heart Felt Gospel (LP)". MusicStack. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  6. The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  7. The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon", composed by R.E. Winsett at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  8. The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon Reprise" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  9. The Oak Ridge Boys: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  10. "Southern Gospel History | J / Jesus Is Coming Soon". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.


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