Joyful Lays ‎#25

25. When the Hearts we Fondly Cherish

1 When the hearts we fondly cherish,
From our home are far away,
For the absent ones returning,
How we long, and watch, and pray;
How we look to see them coming,
When the moon is on the hill;
And the lonely star of midnight
Finds us watching, praying still.

2 Yes, we look for their returning,
Till our aching eyes grow dim;
But the Master too is coming;
Are we watching now for Him?
O the sleepless, anxious moments
That for others oft we spend,
Tho' we fail to heed the counsel
Of our kindest, dearest Friend.

3 Place the watch lamp in the window,
Let its rays burn bright and clear,
Lest the Bridegroom should surprise us,
For His coming may be near;
“Watch, and be ye also ready.”
Were His parting words to all;
He may come at early dawning,
Or when evening shadows fall.

Text Information

• First Line: When the hearts we fondly cherish
• Title: When the Hearts we Fondly Cherish
• Author: Grace J. Frances
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Scripture:
  Matthew 24:42

Tune Information

• Name: [When the hearts we fondly cherish]
• Composer: Hubert P. Main
• Key: D Major