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]
Lyricsedit
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, safe 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, heavenward 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]
Recordingsedit
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.
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^"Dove Awards 1969 :: CMnexus". cmnexus.org. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
^Publishing, Staff, Alfred. A Little Bit of Heaven: 100 Favorite Gospel Songs. Alfred Music. ISBN9781457427657.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^"Southern Gospel History | G / George Shelton Jr". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
^. MusicStack. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
^The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
^The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon", composed by R.E. Winsett at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
^The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon Reprise" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
^The Oak Ridge Boys: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Southern Gospel History | J / Jesus Is Coming Soon". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
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