[Verse 1]While walking out one evening, not knowing where to goJust to pass the time away before we held our showI heard the Bethel Nation stand, singing with all their mightI give my heart to Jesus and left the show that night[Chorus]The day will soon be over and digging will be doneAnd no more gems be gathered, so let us all press onWhen Jesus comes to claim us and says it is enoughThe diamonds will be shining, no longer in the rough[Verse 2]One day, my precious comrade, you, too, were lost in sinAnd others sought your rescue and Jesus took you inAnd when you're tired and tempted and scoffers can rebuffDon't turn away in anger this diamond in the rough[Chorus]The day will soon be over and digging will be doneAnd no more gems be gathered, so let us all press onWhen Jesus comes to claim us and says it is enoughThe diamonds will be shining, no longer in the rough[Verse 3]While reading through the Bible, some wondrous sights I seeI read of Peter, James, and John on the Sea of GalileeAnd Jesus when he found them he bound them very toughAnd they were precious diamonds he gathered in the rough[Chorus]The day will soon be over and digging will be doneAnd no more gems be gathered, so let us all press onWhen Jesus comes to claim us and says it is enoughThe diamonds will be shining, no longer in the rough
