Soon and Very Soon

“Soon and Very Soon” is a gospel hymn written by Andraé Crouch in 1971, emerging from the heart of contemporary gospel music while firmly rooted in biblical hope. The hymn expresses joyful anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ and the believer’s future reunion with the Lord. Its simple, repetitive structure gives it both emotional power and congregational accessibility, allowing worshipers to sing with confidence and expectancy.

The text reflects the promise of Christ’s return found in Revelation 22:12, where Jesus declares that He is coming quickly. This promise is not treated as distant or uncertain, but as imminent and sure. The repeated phrase “soon and very soon” reinforces the believer’s posture of watchfulness and hope, reminding the Church that Christ’s coming is the great fulfillment toward which all history moves.

Strong echoes of 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 appear in the hymn’s assurance that believers will see the King and be gathered to Him. This vision is not one of fear or judgment for the faithful, but of victory, reunion, and everlasting joy. The hymn also resonates with John 14:1-3, where Jesus comforts His disciples with the promise that He is preparing a place for them and will return to receive them unto Himself.

The eschatological hope of Revelation 21:3-4 shapes the hymn’s emotional center. The expectation of seeing the King includes the end of sorrow, separation, and death. By proclaiming that there will be no more crying there, the hymn lifts the hearts of believers who suffer, offering assurance that present trials are temporary in light of eternal glory.

“Soon and Very Soon” has become a beloved hymn across denominational lines, frequently sung in worship services, funerals, and revival gatherings. Its enduring impact lies in its clear biblical foundation, its joyful certainty of Christ’s return, and its ability to unite congregations in a shared confession of hope. Through this hymn, believers are reminded that the Christian faith looks forward, with confidence and joy, to the day when they will see their King face to face.