Jesus Is Coming To Earth Again

“Jesus Is Coming to Earth Again” is a triumphant hymn written by Mrs. C. H. Morris, a prolific hymnwriter known for her many gospel songs in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This hymn centers on the blessed hope of the second coming of Christ. With joyful anticipation, it proclaims the assurance that the same Jesus who ascended into heaven will one day return in glory to judge the nations and gather His own. The repeated refrain, “What if it were today?” gives the song an urgent tone, reminding believers to live in readiness for the Lord’s return at any moment.

The text captures both the comfort and the challenge of the doctrine of Christ’s coming. It assures the faithful that sorrow, sin, and trials will end when the Savior returns, yet it also warns that His return may find many unprepared. The hymn thus functions both as encouragement for Christians to remain steadfast in hope and as an evangelistic appeal for the unsaved to repent before it is too late. Its message is deeply rooted in New Testament teaching, especially passages such as Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 4, which speak of Christ’s coming as imminent and certain.

Over the years, “Jesus Is Coming to Earth Again” has been loved in revival meetings, Bible conferences, and church services because of its clear message and stirring refrain. The hymn’s vivid imagery and forward-looking faith have helped many believers fix their eyes on eternal hope rather than the troubles of this world. Mrs. Morris, though confined to a wheelchair for much of her life, wrote with great conviction about the promises of God. Her testimony of perseverance and her trust in Christ’s return shine through in this hymn, which continues to encourage Christians to watch, wait, and work faithfully until the day the Lord appears.