542 ~ We Know Not the Time When He Cometh
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We know not the time when he cometh, At even, or midnight, or morn; It may be at deepening twilight, It may be at earliest dawn. He bids us to watch and be ready, Nor suffer our lights to grow dim; That, when he may come, he will find us All waiting and watching for him.
Refrain
Waiting and watching, Waiting and watching, Waiting and watching, Still waiting and watching for him.
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I think of his wonderful pity, The price our salvation hath cost; He left the bright mansions of glory To suffer and die for the lost. And, sometimes, I think it will please him, When those whom he died to redeem, Rejoice in the hope of his coming, By waiting and watching for him.
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O Jesus, my loving Redeemer, Thou knowest I cherish as dear The hope that mine eyes shall behold thee, That I shall thine own welcome hear. If to some as a judge thou appearest, Who forth from thy presence would flee, A Friend most beloved I'll greet thee; I'm waiting and watching for thee.