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Oh, the Lord is quickly coming,
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| 1. | Oh, the Lord is quickly coming, |
| | He has spoken in His Word; |
| | And confirmed it by the churches, |
| | For His Spirit we have heard. |
| 2. | Not to all the seven churches |
| | Did the Lord speak in this way; |
| | To the church in Philadelphia |
| | Did He chose these words to say. |
| 3. | Philadelphia, Philadelphia, |
| | Church so full of brotherly love, |
| | You're the church to bring the Bridegroom |
| | Back to earth from heav'n above. |
| 4. | He that hath the key of David, |
| | He that shuts and open too, |
| | Knows thy works, O Philadelphia; |
| | That's why you're His Bride so true. |
| 5. | Not so strong by worldly standards, |
| | Hidden from religion's fame; |
| | Jesus loves you, Philadelphia, |
| | For you're faithful to His name. |
| 6. | By His Word you're overcoming- |
| | How the Amen does resound! |
| | Just hold fast to what you've gotten, |
| | That no man may take your crown. |
| 7. | You have kept His Word of patience; |
| | He will keep you from that hour |
| | Which upon the whole world cometh |
| | When the Lord comes in His power. |
| 8. | "I come quickly," Philadelphia, |
| | Speaks the Lord to none but you; |
| | "Amen! Quickly come, Lord Jesus," |
| | Answer back His faithful few. |