All Things Are Ready, Come To The Feast!

All Things Are Ready, Come to the Feast! is a gospel hymn composed by Charles H. Gabriel in 1895, inspired by Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22. The hymn is an earnest invitation for all to accept the salvation that God has prepared through Jesus Christ. Its repeated call, “Come to the feast,” echoes the open invitation of the gospel, emphasizing that Christ’s sacrifice has made salvation fully available to every person. Gabriel’s lyrics and music work together to create a joyful yet urgent appeal, welcoming sinners to experience the blessings of God’s grace.

The hymn’s stanzas present a rich spiritual picture of a feast prepared by the King, symbolizing the abundant life and eternal fellowship offered to all who believe. The language reflects the generosity and love of God, who has made every provision necessary for salvation. Gabriel’s composition is characteristic of his evangelistic style, using straightforward, memorable phrases and a singable melody to reinforce the urgency of responding to Christ’s invitation. The refrain repeats the message with warm insistence, making it especially effective in revival meetings and evangelistic services of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Over time, All Things Are Ready, Come to the Feast! has become a well-loved hymn in churches, known for its joyful spirit and scriptural depth. It reminds worshippers that salvation is a gift freely offered, yet it requires a personal response. The imagery of the heavenly banquet resonates with believers, offering a foretaste of the eternal fellowship promised to those who accept Christ. The hymn remains a meaningful call to salvation, embodying the heart of the gospel message and encouraging all to come to the Lord without delay. Its enduring use in hymnals and services shows Gabriel’s lasting influence on Christian music and evangelism.