1In our work and in our play,Jesus, ever with us stay;May be always strive to beTrue and faithful unto Thee.Then we truthfully can sing,We are children of the King. 2May we in Thy strength subdueEvil tempers, words untrue,Thoughts impure, and deeds unkind,All things hateful to Thy mind.Then we truthfully can sing,We are children of the […]
1Watchman, tell us of the night what its signs of promise are.Traveler, o’er yon mountain’s height, see that glory beaming star.Watchman, does its beauteous ray aught of joy or hope foretell?Traveler, yes; it brings the day, promised day of Israel. 2Watchman, tell us of the night, higher yet that star ascends.Traveler, blessedness and light, peace
1In times like these you need a Savior,In times like these you need and anchor;Be very sure, be very sure Your anchor holds and grips the Solid rock!This Rock is Jesus, Yes, He’s the One;This Rock is Jesus, The only One!Be very sure, be very sure Your anchor holds and grips the Solid rock! 2In
1Heir of the kingdom, O why dost thou slumber?Why art thou sleeping so near thy blest home?Wake thee, arouse thee, and gird on thine armor,Speed, for the moments are hurrying on. 2Heir of the kingdom, say, why dost thou linger?How canst thou tarry in sight of the prize?Up, and adorn thee, the Savior is coming;Haste
1Let every lamp be burning bright,The darkest hour is nearing;The darkest hour of earth’s long night,Before the Lord’s appearing. RefrainThen trim your lamps, my brethren dear,Then trim your lamps with godly fear;The Master’s coming draweth near,Let every lamp be burning. 2Though thousands calmly slumber on,The last great message spurning,We’ll rest our living faith uponHis promise
1Look for the way-marks as you journey on,Look for the way-marks passing one by one;Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four—Where are we standing? Look the way-marks o’er. RefrainLook for the way-marks, the great prophetic way-marks,Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four.Look for the waymarks, the great prophetic way-marks;The journey’s almost o’er. 2First,
1Ye servants of the Lord,Each in his office wait,Observant of His heavenly Word,And watchful at His gate. 2Let all your lamps be bright,And trim the golden flame,Gird up your loins as in His sight,His coming thus proclaim. 3Watch, ’tis your Lord’s command,And while we speak He’s near;Mark the first signal of His hand,And ready all
1Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking;Lo! The powers of heaven are shaking;Keep your lamps all trimmed an burning,Ready for your Lord’s returning. RefrainLo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes;Lo! He come, He comes all glorious!Jesus comes to reign victorious,Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes. 2Lo! the promise of your Savior,Pardoned sin and purchased favor,Blood-washed robes and
1Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear:The evening is advancing, and darker night is near.The Bridegroom is arising, and soon He draweth nigh.Up, pray, and watch, and wrestle, at midnight comes the cry. 2The watchers on the mountain proclaim the Bride-groom near.Go, meet Him as He cometh, with hallelujahs clear.The marriage feast is waiting,
1Sweet promise is given to all who believe–“Behold I come quickly, Mine own to receive;Hold fast till I come; the danger is great;Sleep not as do others; be watchful, and wait.” Refrain“Hold fast till I come,” sweet promise of heaven–“The kingdom restored, to you shall be given.”“Come, enter My joy, sit down on the throne;Bright
