The Evergreen ‎#40

40. Watch And Pray

1 When the blush of morning light,
Paints the golden eastern skies,
From the balmy sleep of night,
Lift to God thy waking eyes.

Chorus:
Trav'ler on thy heav'nward way,
Jesus bids thee watch and pray,
Trav'ler on thy heav'nward way,
Jesus bids thee watch and pray.

2 From the sultry noontide beams,
Would’st thou find a clam retreat?
Dost thou pant for cooling streams?
Rest thee at the mercy-seat. [Chorus]

3 When the evening shades descend,
Tranquil o’er the earth and sea;
Go, thy Saviour and thy Friend
Holds a precious gift for thee. [Chorus]

4 Watch with Jesus all the night,
Till the shadows glide away;
Watch till comes the morning light,
Weary pilgrim, watch and pray. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When the blush of morning light
• Title: Watch And Pray
• Author: Fannie J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Trav'ler on thy heav'nward way
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When the blush of morning light]
• Composer: Theo. F. Seward
• Incipit: 33451 17232 11765
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.