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Author: F. E. B. Meter: 12.12.12.6.10.10.12.6 Appears in 15 hymnals 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 Scripture: Matthew 24:42 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)

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[We know not the hour of the Master's appearing]

Appears in 16 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: F. E. Belden Incipit: 51111 34524 43511 Used With Text: We Know Not the Hour

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We Know Not the Hour

Author: Franklin E. Belden Hymnal: 50 Uncommon Songs #42 (2014) 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. 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. Scripture: Matthew 24:42 Languages: English Tune Title: [We know not the hour of the Master’s appearing]

We Know Not the Hour

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: The Gospel Awakening #66 (1888) 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. Chorus: 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. [Chorus] 3. We'll watch and we'll pray, with our lamps trimmed and burning, We'l work and we'll wait till the Master's returning, We'll sing and rejoice, ev'ry omen discerning, But we know not the hour. [Chorus] Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42 Tune Title: [We know not the hour of the Master's appearing]

We Know Not the Hour

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #560 Meter: 12.12.12.6.10.10.12.6 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 Scripture: Matthew 24:42 Tune Title: [We know not the hour of the Master's appearing]

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F. E. Belden

1858 - 1945 Person Name: F. E. B. Author of "We Know Not the Hour" in Timeless Truths Belden was born in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1858. He began writing music in his late teenage years after moving to California with his family. For health reasons he later moved to Colorado. He returned to Battle Creek with his wife in the early 1880s, and there he became involved in Adventist Church publishing. F. E. Belden wrote many hymn tunes, gospel songs, and related texts in the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Belden was able to rapidly write both music and poetry together which enabled him to write a song to fit a sermon while it was still being delivered. He also wrote songs for evangelist Billy Sunday. Though Belden’s later years were marred by misunderstandings with the church leadership over his royalties, he did donate his papers and manuscripts to the church’s seminary at his death. He died on December 2, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan. N.N., Hymnary. Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/b/e/l/belden_fe.htm