1) The document is the sheet music for the spiritual "I Want to Be Ready" arranged for SATB voices and piano. 2) The lyrics express a desire to be ready and prepared for judgment day by walking in Jerusalem just like John. 3) The sheet music provides the vocal parts and piano accompaniment for a moderately fast performance of approximately 2 minutes in length.

1. I WANT TO BE READY!
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