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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