The Savior bids us watch and pray

Verse 1

The Saviour bids thee watch and pray Through life's momentous hour; And grants the Spirit's quickening ray To those who seek his power.

Verse 2

The Saviour bids thee watch and pray, Maintain a warrior's strife; O Christian! hear his voice to-day: Obedience is thy life.

Verse 3

The Saviour bids thee watch and pray; For soon the hour will come That calls thee from the earth away To thy eternal home.

Verse 4

The Saviour bids thee watch and pray, Oh, hearken to his voice, And follow where he leads the way, To heaven's eternal joys!