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 choose 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 opens 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.