← Waiting and Watching Hymns and Tunes (1888) · No. 1323

Waiting and Watching

We know not the time when he cometh,

1

We know not the time when he cometh,At even, or midnight, or morn;It may be at deepening twilight,It may be at earliest dawn.He bids us to watch and be ready,Nor suffer our lights to grow dim;That when he shall come, he may find usAll waiting and watching for him.

Chorus.

Waiting and watching, Waiting and watching;Waiting and watching, yes, waiting for thee, Waiting and watching, yes, waiting for thee;Waiting and watching,Waiting and watching, yes, waiting and watching,Still waiting and watching for thee.

2

I think of his wonderful pity,The price our salvation hath cost;He left the bright mansions of gloryTo suffer and die for the lost.And sometimes I think it will please him,When those whom he died to redeemRejoice in the hope of his comingBy waiting and watching for him.

3

O Jesus, my loving Redeemer,Thou knowest I cherish as dearThe hope that mine eyes shall behold thee,That I shall thine own welcome hear!If to some as a Judge thou appearest,Who forth from thy presence would flee,A Friend most beloved I'll greet thee,I'm waiting and watching for thee.