Christ in Song ‎#885

885. Waiting and Watching

1. 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 shall come, He may find us,
All waiting and watching for Him.

Chorus:
Waiting and watching,
Waiting and watching;
Waiting and watching,
Still waiting and watching for Thee.

2. 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. [Chorus]

3. 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 feel,
A Friend most beloved I'll greet Thee,
I'm waiting and watching for Thee. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We know not the time when He cometh
• Title: Waiting and Watching
• Author: S. M. H.
• Refrain First Line: Waiting and watching
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Home Eternal: Waiting for Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [We know not the time when He cometh]
• Composer: Will H. Pontius
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.