Watch and pray, for the Lord is coming

Representative Text

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

Refrain:
Watch and pray, watch and pray, oh, watch and pray ev'ry day,
For we know not the hour when the Lord shall come;
Watch and pray, watch and pray, oh, watch and pray, ev'ry day,
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]

Source: Melodies of Love #18

Author: Elbert L. Bailey

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Text Information

First Line: Watch and pray, for the Lord is coming
Author: Elbert L. Bailey
Copyright: Public Domain

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