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Ye servants of the Lord

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 455 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:42 Topics: The Christian Life Temptation and Conflict Used With Tune: NARENZA

Author: Daniel W. Whittle Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 284 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:42 First Line: I know not why god's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But "I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God's wondrous grace to me he hath made known, nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for his own. [Refrain:] But "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I've committed unto him against that day." 2 I know not how this saving faith to me he did impart, nor how believing in his Word wrought peace within my heart. (Refrain) 3 I know not how the Spirit moves, convincing us of sin, revealing Jesus through the Word, creating faith in him. (Refrain) 4 I know not when my Lord may come, at night or noonday fair, nor if I'll walk the vale with him, or "meet him in the air." (Refrain) Topics: Grace Of God; Assurance; Saving Faith; Grace of God; Saving Work of Christ; Testimony Used With Tune: EL NATHAN

Will Jesus Find Us Watching?

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 265 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:42 First Line: When Jesus comes to reward his servants Refrain First Line: O can we say we are ready, brother Lyrics: 1 When Jesus comes to reward his servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to him will he find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright? Refrain: O can we say we are ready, brother? Ready for the soul's bright home? Say will he find you and me still watching, Waiting, waiting when the Lord shall come? 2 If at the dawn of the early morning He shall call us one by one, When to the Lord we restore our talents, Will he answer thee: Well done? [Refrain] 3 Have we been true to the trust he left us? Do we seek to do our best? If in our hearts there is naught condemn us, We shall have a glorious rest. [Refrain] 4 Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching, In his glory they shall share; If he shall come at the dawn or midnight, Will he find us watching there? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When Jesus comes to reward his servants]

We Know Not the Hour

Author: F. E. B. Meter: 12.12.12.6.10.10.12.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:42 First Line: We know not the hour of the Master's appearing Refrain First Line: He will come, let us watch and be ready Lyrics: 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 divine 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] Topics: Watchfulness Used With Tune: [We know not the hour of the Master's appearing] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/We_Know_Not_the_Hour); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (77); Review and Herald Publishing Association, The Gospel in Song, 1926 (200)

Be Ready When He Comes

Author: D. Otis Teasley, 1876-1942 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:44 First Line: Would you flee from sin and serve the Lord, Refrain First Line: Be ready, Be ready, Topics: Invitation and Response; Warning Used With Tune: [Would you flee from sin and serve the Lord]

O'er the Distant Mountains Breaking

Author: John S. B. Monsell Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Appears in 113 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:42 Lyrics: 1 O’er the distant mountains breaking Comes the redd'ning dawn of day. Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking; Rise and sing and watch and pray. ’Tis thy Savior, 'Tis thy Savior, On His bright returning way. 2 O Thou Long-expected, weary Waits my anxious soul for Thee; Life is dark, and earth is dreary, When Thy light I do not see. O my Savior, O my Savior, When wilt Thou return to me? 3 Nearer is my soul’s salvation; Spent the night, the day at hand. Keep me in my lowly station, Watching for Thee till I stand, O my Savior, O my Savior, In Thy bright, Thy promised land. 4 With my lamp well trimmed and burning, Swift to hear and slow to roam, Watching for Thy glad returning To restore me to my home. Come, my Savior, Come, my Savior, O my Savior, quickly come. Amen. Topics: The Last Things Judgment Used With Tune: O JERUSALEM, DU SCHÖNE

Are You Ready?

Author: J. W. Slaughenhaupt Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:44 First Line: Soon the evening shadows falling Lyrics: 1 Soon the evening shadows falling Close the day of mortal life: Soon the hand of death appalling Draws thee from its weary strife. Refrain: Are you ready? Are you ready? 'Tis the Spirit calling, why delay? Are you ready? Are you ready? Do not linger longer, come to-day. 2 Soon the awful trumpet sounding Calls thee to the judgment throne; Now prepare, for love abounding Yet has left thee not alone. [Refrain] 3 O how fatal 'tis to linger! Are you ready—ready now? Ready, should death's icy finger Lay its chill upon thy brow? [Refrain] 4 Priceless love and free salvation Freely still are offered thee; Yield no longer to temptation, But from sin and sorrow flee. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Soon the evening shadows falling]

There is an hour when I must part

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:44 Topics: Judgment

View the Present Through the Promise

Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.5.7.5.8.8.8.5 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44 Topics: God the Son Advent; Christian Year-Advent; Hope; Jesus Christ-Return Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS

Oh, Watch and Wait

Author: B. E. W. Meter: 7.4.7.4.4.4.7.4 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 24:42 First Line: Watch for the Master's coming Lyrics: 1 Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, watch and wait; Your lamp keep trimmed and burning, Oh, watch and wait. Refrain: Oh, watch and wait, Don’t be too late; Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, watch and wait. 2 Watch for the Master’s coming, He’s at the door; Time now is fast declining, ’Twill soon be o’er. [Refrain] 3 Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, ready be; Soon in the clouds appearing Jesus we’ll see. [Refrain] 4 Watch and be ready, waiting For Christ to come; Let every soul be hast’ning To gather home. [Refrain] Topics: Watchfulness Used With Tune: [Watch for the Master's coming] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Oh_Watch_and_Wait); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (39); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (516)