Watch and pray that when the Master cometh, If at morning, noon, or night, He may find a lamp in every window, Trimmed, and burning clear and bright.
Refrain: Watch and pray, the Lord commandeth; Watch and pray, ’twill not be long. Soon He’ll gather home His loved ones, To the happy vale of song.
Watch and pray; the tempter may be near us; Keep the heart with jealous care, Lest the door, a moment left unguarded, Evil thoughts may enter there.
Watch and pray, nor let us ever weary; Jesus watched and prayed alone; Prayed for us when only stars beheld Him, While on Olive’s brow they shone.
Watch and pray, nor leave our post of duty, Till we hear the Bridegroom’s voice; Then with Him the marriage feast partaking, We shall evermore rejoice.
