Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: The New Praiseworthy #120 (1916) Hymnal Title: The New Praiseworthy First Line: O, to be more faithful, working day by day Refrain First Line: Watching ever, Watching for the King's return Lyrics: 1 O, to be more faithful, working day by day,
Watching for the King's return!
Praying for the kingdom, Living as we pray,
Watching for the King's return. (for the King's return.)
Chorus:
Watching ever, (Ever watching, watching ever,)
Watching for the King's return;
Watching ever, (Ever watching, watching ever,)
Watching for the King's return.
2 O, to be more loving, truthful, brave and pure,
Watching for the King's return!
Seeking heav'nly treasures, riches that endure,
Watching for the King's return. [Chorus]
3 O, to rescue others from the night of sin,
Watching for the King's return!
To our Savior's glory, brightest stars to win,
Watching for the King's return. [Chorus]
4 Trusting in His mercy, joyful in His grace,
Watching for the King's return!
Till we see His beauty, meeting face to face,
Watching for the King's return. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [O to be more faithful working day by day]
Watching for the King's Return