Jesus Came At Midnight
Kansas City Soul Revivers Lyrics
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Of a mighty rushing wind
And it's closer now
Than it's ever been
I can almost hear the trumpet
And Gabriel sounds the chord
At the Midnight Cry
We'll be going home
When Jesus steps out
On a cloud to call his children
The dead in Christ shall rise
To meet him in the air
And then those that remain
Will be quickly changed
At the Midnight Cry
When Jesus comes again
I look around me
I see prophecies fulfilled
And signs of the times
They're appearing everywhere
I can almost hear the father
As he says
Son go get your children
At the Midnight Cry
The bride of Christ will rise
When Jesus steps out
On a cloud to call his children
The dead in Christ shall rise
To meet him in the air
And then those that remain
Will be quickly changed
At the Midnight Cry
When Jesus comes again
And then those that remain
Will be quickly changed
At the midnight cry
When Jesus comes again
At the midnight cry
When Jesus comes again
When Jesus comes again
And then those that remain
Will be quickly changed
At the midnight cry
When Jesus comes again
At the midnight cry
When Jesus comes again
When Jesus comes again
In "Jesus Came At Midnight," the Kansas City Soul Revivers present a vivid description of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ as described in the Bible. The song opens with an allusion to the Holy Spirit, who is often linked to the sound of a mighty rushing wind, and heralds the imminent return of Christ. The chorus offers a depiction of Christ's return as a glorious event in which believers will be caught up into the air to be with Him. The second verse emphasizes the need to be watchful and prepared for Christ's return, as prophesied events are already coming to pass. The lyrics describe believers experiencing the Rapture, or the moment when Christ calls His followers home to heaven, and the transformation that will occur when believers receive their resurrected bodies.
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, which emphasizes the suddenness and finality of Christ's return and the need to be prepared for that event, for it could occur at any moment. The song's title, "Jesus Came At Midnight," refers to a Bible passage in which Christ states that His return will be unexpected, at a time when most are sleeping, hence the metaphor of midnight. The lyrics present a powerful message of hope and assurance to believers, encouraging them to be ready for the return of Christ and the glory that will come with His presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the sound
The singer is aware of a powerful noise.
Of a mighty rushing wind
The loud noise sounds like a strongly blowing wind.
And it's closer now
The sound is now nearer than before.
Than it's ever been
The sound is louder than any time in the past.
I can almost hear the trumpet
The singer can hear a horn-like instrument playing softly in the background.
And Gabriel sounds the chord
The singer imagines the Biblical angel Gabriel playing a musical chord along with the trumpet.
At the Midnight Cry
The event being described will occur at the stroke of midnight.
We'll be going home
The singer believes that he and other believers will be transported to Heaven.
When Jesus steps out
The event being described involves the arrival of Jesus Christ.
On a cloud to call his children
Jesus will appear in the sky and call his followers.
The dead in Christ shall rise
Even those who have died will be resurrected and join the living followers.
To meet him in the air
The resurrected followers will be lifted up to the sky to meet Jesus.
And then those that remain
Those who are still alive at the time of Jesus' arrival.
Will be quickly changed
These remaining people will be transformed in some way, probably spiritually.
I look around me
The singer is observing the world around him.
I see prophecies fulfilled
The singer recognizes that certain predictions from the Bible are coming true.
And signs of the times
Specific events and changes in society indicate that something important is about to happen.
They're appearing everywhere
The signs mentioned by the singer are becoming increasingly common and noticeable.
I can almost hear the father
The singer feels that he can hear the voice of God the Father speaking to him.
As he says
This is the message that the singer believes God is conveying to him.
Son go get your children
God is instructing Jesus to gather his followers.
The bride of Christ will rise
Believers in Jesus are often referred to as his bride or bridegroom; they will be lifted up to Heaven.
When Jesus comes again
The singer is emphasizing that this event they are describing is not the first time Jesus has come to Earth or returned to Earth.
And then those that remain
Same as line 11.
Will be quickly changed
Same as line 12.
At the midnight cry
Same as line 7; the singer is emphasizing the exact timing of this event.
When Jesus comes again
Same as line 24.
At the midnight cry
Same as lines 7 and 27.
When Jesus comes again
Same as lines 24 and 28.
Writer(s): D.r.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.