Matthew 24: I Know the Judge is always near

I Know the Judge is always near,
His summons vibrates in my ear,
While at His feet I bow;
Attentive to the solemn sound,
No more by noisy passions drown'd,
I hear the trumpet now.

O may I ever more advert
To mercy speaking in my heart.
By Jesus' word pursued,
Stirr'd up to never-ceasing prayer,
Warn'd by the voice that cries. Prepare,
Prepare to meet thy God!

Thus would I watch till life is o'er,
Till Jesus standing at the door
The door throws open wide,
A kingdom to His servant gives,
And every ready soul receives
To triumph at His side.