The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11856

11856. We Know Not The Hour

1 We know not the hour
Of the Master’s appearing,
Yet signs all foretell
That the moment is nearing
When He shall return—
’Tis a promise most cheering—
But we know not the hour.

Refrain:
He will come, let us watch and be ready;
He will come, hallelujah! hallelujah!
He will come in the clouds
Of His Father’s bright glory—
But we know not the hour.

2 There’s light for the wise
Who are seeking salvation;
There’s truth in the book
Of the Lord’s revelation;
Each prophecy points
To the great consummation—
But we know not the hour. [Refrain]

3 We’ll watch and we’ll pray,
With our lamps trimmed and burning;
We’ll work and we’ll wait
Till the Master’s returning;
We’ll sing and rejoice,
Every omen discerning—
But we know not the hour. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We know not the hour
• Title: We Know Not The Hour
• Author: Franklin Edson Belden
• Refrain First Line: He will come, let us watch and be ready
• Language: English
• Source: The Gospel Awakening by Francis A. Blackmer (Springfield, Mass: F. A. Blackmer, 1888)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [We know not the hour]
• Composer: Franklin Edson Belden
• Key: C Major
• Source: The Gospel Awakening by Francis A. Blackmer (Springfield, Mass: F. A. Blackmer, 1888)
• Copyright: Public Domain