Matthew Twenty-Four (Is Knocking At The Door)
Johnny Cash · Other Songs - Johnny Cash
People getting ready for battle
And there may be just one more
I heard about an earthquake
And the toll it took away
These are the signs of the times we're in today.
CHORUS
Matthew twenty-four is knocking at the door,
And there can't be too much more to come to pass.
Matthew twenty-four is knocking at the door,
And a day or one more could be the last.
A great bear from the northland has risen from his sleep,
And the Army ranks in red are near two hundred million deep.
The young and old now prophesy a coming
Prince of Peace
And last night I dreamed of lightning in the east.
REPEAT CHORUS
Matthew Twenty-Four (Is Knocking At The Door)
Johnny Cash's 'Matthew Twenty-Four (Is Knocking At The Door)' stands as a poignant exploration of biblical narrative and personal redemption. Recorded during the artist's later period, the track reflects Cash's signature blend of gospel and country storytelling, often drawing from his deep engagement with scripture and social justice themes. The song's lyrics, which recount the story of Matthew the tax collector, are delivered with Cash's characteristic gravelly voice and emotive delivery, characteristic of his work in the 1970s. It exemplifies his ability to transform religious texts into universal anthems about forgiveness and the human condition, fitting seamlessly into his broader catalog of spiritually charged recordings.