Classic Poem

Watch and pray that when the Master cometh,
If at morning, noon or night,
He may find a lamp in ev'ry window,
Trimm'd and burning clear and bright
Watch and pray, … the Lord commandeth;
Watch and pray, … 'twill not belong;
Soon he'll gather home his lov'd ones,
To the happy vale of song, (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 watch'd and pray'd alone;
Pray'd 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.
Watch and pray, the Lord commandeth,
Watch and pray, the Lord commandeth;
Watch and pray, 'twill not be long,
Watch and pray, 'twill not be long;
Soon he'll gather home his lov'd ones,
Soon he'll gather home his lov'd ones the (happy vale of song)