About The Song
Daniel O’Donnell – “If Jesus Comes Tomorrow, What Then?”: A Soul-Stirring Call to Reflection and Readiness ✝️⏳🎶
With “If Jesus Comes Tomorrow, What Then?”, Daniel O’Donnell delivers one of the most thought-provoking and spiritually compelling performances of his gospel repertoire. Originally written by Dallas Frazier and Arthur Leo Owens, and popularized by artists such as The Statler Brothers and Conway Twitty, this song poses a question that’s both simple and deeply profound — and in Daniel’s voice, it becomes not just a question, but a quiet, heartfelt invitation to examine the soul.
“If Jesus comes tomorrow to spend some time with you… would you answer all His questions, or lie to hide the truth?”
These words cut to the core, and Daniel sings them with tender reverence, not accusation. His delivery is soft but steady, honest but never judgmental — just as if he were sitting beside you, asking a question he’s asking himself, too. That humility is what makes this version so impactful.
Unlike more upbeat or celebratory gospel tracks, “If Jesus Comes Tomorrow” has a slow, contemplative pace, supported by minimal instrumentation: gentle acoustic guitar, subtle piano, and light steel guitar touches that give the song a spiritual weight without heaviness. It’s music designed for reflection — for looking inward.
Daniel O’Donnell, known for his deep Catholic faith and lifelong devotion to traditional values, brings an unmistakable sincerity to every word. He’s not performing. He’s sharing a moment of real spiritual questioning: Are we living as if today were our last? Are we ready to meet the One we say we believe in? And if He came not with trumpets and clouds, but quietly, to our door… what would we say?
What makes this song especially powerful in Daniel’s interpretation is its universal tone. Regardless of denomination or religious background, the message reaches everyone: What truly matters when all else fades?
“Would you welcome Him with open arms, or even let Him in?”
It’s not just a lyric — it’s a pause in time. A moment for the listener to search their heart.
For fans of Daniel O’Donnell’s spiritual work, “If Jesus Comes Tomorrow, What Then?” stands alongside songs like “Here I Am Lord” and “Footsteps” as a beacon of faith, reflection, and hope. It reminds us that life is fleeting, but mercy is always within reach — and that the most important questions we’ll ever answer may not come from the world, but from within.
Quiet, moving, and unforgettable, this song isn’t just a message — it’s a mirror. And Daniel holds it up gently, with a voice that whispers: Are you ready?