The Majestic Hymnal, number two ‎#373

373. Watch and Pray

1 Watch and pray, for the Lord is coming,
Coming in the clouds some day;
Wash your robes in the cleansing fountain,
Watch, oh, watch and pray.

Refrain:
Watch and pray, watch and pray,
For we know not the hour when the Lord shall come;
Watch and pray, watch and pray,
And be ready to enter the soul's bright home.

2 He may come in the early morning,
He may come at close of day;
Watch and pray, in His promise trusting,
Watch, oh, watch and pray. [Refrain]

3 Soul, give heed to the Savior's warning,
And His blessed word obey,
Be prepared, when He comes, to meet Him,
Watch, oh, watch and pray. [Refrain]

4 When He comes He'll reward the faithful,
What a glorious day 'twill be;
Joy awaits those who have made ready,
Watch, oh, watch and pray. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Watch and pray, for the Lord is coming
• Title: Watch and Pray
• Author: E. B.
• Author, 4th stanza: W. W. S.
• Refrain First Line: Watch and pray, watch and pray
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1959
• Topic: Watchfulness
• Copyright: Copyright, 1934, by Will W. Slater. All rights reserved.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Watch and pray, for the Lord is coming]
• Composer: Elbert Bailey
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1934, by Will W. Slater. All rights reserved.
• Notes: Now Public Domain