1 We are told that a great day is coming,
When the stars shall like banner be furled;
But would you be prepared for the judgment
If today were the end of the world?

Refrain:
If the sun should be turned into darkness,
And the stars form their orbits be hurled,
O how would it fare with you, my brother,
If today were the end of the world?

2 When the angel shall sound his great trumpet,
On the clouds will our Savior descend;
Then the cry will go out, "Time is over,"
Then the world with its turmoil will end. [Refrain]

3 This old world shall not roll on forever,
Nor the moon like a banner unfurled;
Then suppose, just suppose, for a moment
That today were the end of the world. [Refrain]