Songs of Sovereign Grace ‎#18

18. Keep the Watchfires Burning

1 Christian, keep the watchfires burning!
Zion’s hills ablaze with light,
Oft will cheer some lonely trav’ler,
Toiling homeward thro’ the night.

Refrain:
Christian, keep the watchfires burning!
Zion’s hills ablaze with light,
Safe will guide each weary pilgrim,
Thor’ the darkness of the night.

2 Christian, keep the watchfires burning!
Other beacons falsely shine,
To allure unwary pilgrims,
From the paths of life divine. [Refrain]

3 Christian, keep the watchfires burning!
Many souls that are astray,
From afar will see their shining
And will choose the better way. [Refrain]

4 Christian, keep the watchfires burning!
With a pure and steady flame,
From the path of sin and error,
Wand’ring footsteps to reclaim. [Refrain]

5 Christian, keep the watchfires burning!
Unto you this work is giv’n,
To the darkened world around you,
Show the way that leads to heav’n. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Christian, keep the watchfires burning
• Title: Keep the Watchfires Burning
• Author: Ada Blenkhorn
• Refrain First Line: Christian, keep the watchfires burning
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1897
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Christian, keep the watchfires burning]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Notes: Public Domain.