1. When Jesus comes again to gather His own,
And to the true, a crown is giv’n,
I want to hear Him say, “My servant, well done,
Thy soul shall know the joys of heav’n.”
(I want to know that He will welcome me there,)
I want to know that He will welcome me there,
(I do not want to be denied;)
I do not want to be denied;
(I want to meet Him in that city so fair,)
I want to meet Him in that city so fair,
And ever there with Him abide.
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Words and Music by J. W. Gaines

2. I want to tell to all the story of love,
When Jesus Comes
I want to tell to all the story of love,
That they may know His pardon free;
And there before His throne in glory above,
Receive a crown of victory.
(I want to know that He will welcome me there,)
I want to know that He will welcome me there,
(I do not want to be denied;)
I do not want to be denied;
(I want to meet Him in that city so fair,)
I want to meet Him in that city so fair,
And ever there with Him abide.
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3. He’s coming back again, His jewels to claim,
When Jesus Comes
He’s coming back again, His jewels to claim,
They shall receive eternal rest;
’Tis sweet to know that all who come in His name,
Shall there be numbered with the blest.
(I want to know that He will welcome me there,)
I want to know that He will welcome me there,
(I do not want to be denied;)
I do not want to be denied;
(I want to meet Him in that city so fair,)
I want to meet Him in that city so fair,
And ever there with Him abide.
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4. I do not know the day my Savior will come,
When Jesus Comes
I do not know the day my Savior will come,
But I must be prepared to go;
If I am ready He will call me His own,
And that’s enough for me to know.
(I want to know that He will welcome me there,)
I want to know that He will welcome me there,
(I do not want to be denied;)
I do not want to be denied;
(I want to meet Him in that city so fair,)
I want to meet Him in that city so fair,
And ever there with Him abide.
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