Wells' success in the 1950s and 1960s was so enormous that she still ranks as the sixth most successful female vocalist in the history of the Billboard country charts according to historian Joel Whitburn's book "The Top 40 Country Hits", behind Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, and Tanya Tucker. Wells was the third country music artist, behind Roy Acuff and Hank Williams, to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991 as well as being the seventh woman and first Caucasian woman to receive the honor. In 1976, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Matthew Twenty-Four
Kitty Wells Lyrics
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For the Lord to come again
I believe the end is nearing every door
I believe the good old Bible
From beginning to the end
Just compare today with Matthew Twenty-Four
In the days he speaks about
All of these we now are having every day
Let's be ready for his coming
Let us meet him with a shout
For he tells us in his word to watch and pray
While upon the Mount of Olives
His disciples came to him
Saying tell us when these things are going to be
Jesus answered be ye watching
Let everyone be free from sin
And take heed no man shall ever you deceive
I believe the time is coming...
The lyrics of Kitty Wells's song 'Matthew Twenty-Four' talk about the belief that the end of the world is near and the return of Christ is imminent. The song is a reference to the chapter Matthew 24 in the Bible, wherein Jesus speaks of the signs of his second coming and the end of days. The lyrics suggest that the events happening in the world today are a clear indication that the prophecies are about to come true. The song implores people to be ready for Christ's arrival, reminding them that Jesus himself instructed his followers to "watch and pray."
The song is a call to action, urging people to be mindful of their actions and abstain from sin. It encourages them to be prepared for the impending judgment day, meet him with a shout and rejoice in his arrival. Wells's stirring voice adds to the emotional impact of the lyrics and creates a sense of urgency to take the necessary steps to ready oneself for the second coming of Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe the time is coming
I believe the second coming of Christ is imminent
For the Lord to come again
Christ will return again
I believe the end is nearing every door
I believe we are approaching the end times
I believe the good old Bible
I believe in the infallibility of the Bible
From beginning to the end
From Genesis to Revelations
Just compare today with Matthew Twenty-Four
Compare current events with the prophesies in Matthew Chapter 24
We are living surely living
We are living in the times prophesied in the Bible
In the days he speaks about
In the days prophesied in the Bible
All of these we now are having every day
We are experiencing these prophesies in our daily lives
Let's be ready for his coming
We should prepare for the second coming of Christ
Let us meet him with a shout
We should joyfully welcome Christ's return
For he tells us in his word to watch and pray
The Bible instructs us to be vigilant and prayerful
While upon the Mount of Olives
While Jesus was on the Mount of Olives
His disciples came to him
Jesus' followers approached him
Saying tell us when these things are going to be
Asking when the prophesies will be fulfilled
Jesus answered be ye watching
Jesus advised them to be vigilant
Let everyone be free from sin
Everyone should rid themselves of sin
And take heed no man shall ever you deceive
Be cautious of being deceived by others
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Perry Maxon
Amen,Amen, Thank You Jesus🌈💜🌈
Stegusus Cley
My mom n dad used to sing this all the time.Especially when we were hoing thru the hills of WVa to see my grandma.Im almost 70 now.Mom n dad have passed.This that you have posted,is the first time Ive heard it since they last sang it.Tho the tears fall,and I miss them so,thank you for this posting of the song.I looked everywhere for it.But didnt know the name.Now,that I have it,its mine till my end comes.
Kathy Romine
I am so happy you found this song! Reading what you posted about this song made me cry tears of joy. God bless you!
Jen Morrison
My Mom used to sing this. We lived in WV and she would sing it while we cleaned, worked the gardens,etc. It brings back sweet memories and is so true! Praise the Lord!
Frieda Tschetter
The queen if country music still rocks.👸👸
T Sheppard
This old song is soo relevant today
S.A. Adams-Ford
As a child in the 60s I remember the men gathering on the back porch picking and singing the good old songs. While I chased fireflies in the evenings I heard this played bluegrass style drifting through the pear trees. I knew I was safe because praying men were watching over me.
Thelma Bowling
We sang it when I was a child in the 50s
Mikey Smith
excellent song
TheJESUSCHRISTRULES
Jesus is Lord!!!