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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.
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,
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,
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,
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,
nor leave our post of duty,
Till we hear the Bridegroom’s voice:
Then, with Him the
marriage feast partaking,
We shall evermore rejoice.
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.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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10 7 10 7 and refrain
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Dates:
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1885
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Bible Refs:
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Mk 13:33;
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MUSIC
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Name:
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WATCH AND PRAY
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Meter:
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10 7 10 7 and refrain
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