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O Watch and Wait

Barney Elliott Warren • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 24

Verse 1

Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, watch and wait; Your lamp keep trimmed and burning, Oh, watch and wait.

Chorus

Oh, watch and wait, Don’t be too late; Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, watch and wait.

Verse 2

Watch for the Master’s coming, He’s at the door; Time now is fast declining, ’Twill soon be o’er.

Chorus

Oh, watch and wait, Don’t be too late; Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, watch and wait.

Verse 3

Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, ready be; Soon in the clouds appearing Jesus we’ll see.

Chorus

Oh, watch and wait, Don’t be too late; Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, watch and wait.

Verse 4

Watch and be ready, waiting For Christ to come; Let every soul be hast’ning To gather home.

Chorus

Oh, watch and wait, Don’t be too late; Watch for the Master’s coming, Oh, watch and wait.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 24