Pray, Brethren, Pray!
Horatius Bonar • English
Primary Scripture: Matthew 24:42
Verse 1
Pray, brethren, pray, The sands are falling; Pray, brethren, pray, God's voice is calling; Yon turret strikes the dying chime, We kneel upon the edge of time.
Chorus
Eternity is drawing nigh, Eternity, Eternity, Eternity is drawing nigh.
Verse 2
Praise, brethren, praise, The skies are rending; Praise, brethren, praise, The fight is ending; Behold! the glory draweth near. The King Himself will soon appear.
Chorus
Eternity is drawing nigh, Eternity, Eternity, Eternity is drawing nigh.
Verse 3
Watch, brethren, watch, The day is dying; Watch, brethren, watch, The time is flying; Watch as men watch the starting breath, Watch as men watch for life and death.
Chorus
Eternity is drawing nigh, Eternity, Eternity, Eternity is drawing nigh.
Verse 4
Look, brethren, look, The day is breaking; Hark, brethren, hark, The dead are waking. With girded loins all ready stand Behold! the Bridegroom is at hand.
Chorus
Eternity is drawing nigh, Eternity, Eternity, Eternity is drawing nigh.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- matthew 24:42
Reference 2
- matthew 25:6
Reference 3
- romans 13:12