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Waitin' Till The Rapture Come
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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New World Son's 'Waiting Till The Rapture Come' tells the story of an old man named Jonah who lives a simple, solitary life, waiting patiently for the rapture. The song portrays Jonah as content and faithful, not focused on worldly possessions or achievements, but eagerly anticipating the moment when the Lord will call his name and take him to heaven. It emphasizes themes of hope, faith, and the promise of eternal life, with a gentle, folk-like tone that celebrates a life lived in expectation of Christ's return.
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Old man Jonah sittin' in his chair got no teeth and got no hair
Got no daughter and got no son he's just waitin' till the rapture come
Waitin' till the rapture come
He never did marry and he never went far never bought a house or a big ole car
But he ain't no beggar and he sure ain't dumb he's just waitin' till the rapture come
Waitin' till the rapture come
And when the rapture come the Lord's gonna call his name
(When the rapture come) Jonah's gonna put down his cane
(When the rapture come) Heaven's gonna take him away
But until that day...
Old man Jonah's got an old brass horn had it since the day that he was reborn
But he ain't gonna blow for just anyone he's gonna wait till the rapture come
Waitin' till the rapture come
Preacher come a-walkin' down that country mile said 'hey Jonah, know it's been a while'
But Jonah keep his eyes on the settin' sun he's just waitin' till the rapture come
Waitin' till the rapture come
Waitin' till the rapture come