i am ready oh my children when jesus knocks at my door i ll be there come morning don t weep for me i ll be with my lord there s my bible on the table read it to me once more i can hear god s heavenly angels singing me on through heaven s door hallelujah lord i am ready no more sorrow hallelujah yes i am ready i am ready i am ready to go oh hosanna take my hand now lead me to the promised land now i am ready i am ready hallelujah i am ready to go oh hosanna i am ready to go i can hear god s heavenly angels singing me on through heaven s door singing me on through heaven s door and i am ready