I Wake to Sober Thought

Verse 1

There’s a fact no mortal ever can deny, There’s a crisis we must surely, surely meet; All that live upon this earth must shortly die, And must answer at the great final judgment.

Chorus

O God, I wake to sober thought, And face eternity; By sin I’m lost, by Jesus bought; So, Lord, I come to Thee.

Verse 2

Have I slept while golden moments passed away, Slept in darkness and exposed to endless woe? Gracious Lord, I rise, and turn from sin today, Seeking pardon through Thy long-slighted mercy.

Verse 3

Now my reason wakes, my life appears a dream; Lord, I see my danger, oh, the horrid spell! To my guilt I wake and stand amazed between Awful fears of hell and hope’s ling’ring twilight.

Verse 4

Now, in dark review, I trace my squandered years, Hope expires within as sinful life appears; Yet, Thy face I see through all my bitter tears— Blessed Jesus, Thou dost offer Thy mercy.