The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11426

11426. Can Ye Not Watch One Little Hour?

1 One little hour for watching with the Master,
Eternal years to walk with Him in white;
One little hour to bravely meet disaster,
Eternal years to reign with Him in light.

Refrain:
Then souls, be brave, and watch until the morrow!
Awake! arise! your lamps of purpose trim;
Your Savior speaks across the night of sorrow;
Can ye not watch one little hour with Him?

2 One little hour to suffer scorn and losses,
Eternal years beyond earth’s cruel frowns;
One little hour to carry heavy crosses,
Eternal years to wear unfading crowns. [Refrain]

3 One little hour for weary toils and trials,
Eternal years for calm and peaceful rest;
One little hour for patient self-denials,
Eternal years of life where life is blest. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: One little hour for watching with the Master
• Title: Can Ye Not Watch One Little Hour?
• Author: Jessie B. Pounds
• Refrain First Line: Then souls, be brave, and watch until the morrow!
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 D
• Language: English
• Source: The Epworth Hymnal (New York: Hunt & Eaton, 1885)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WOLFSBURG
• Composer: George Coles Stebbins (1885)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 D
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain