HARK! tis the watchman’s cry

Matthew_24-42: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

HARK! tis the watchman’s cry
Wake, brethren, wake
Jesus Himself is nigh
Wake, brethren, wake
Sleep is for Sons of night
Ye are children of the light
Yours is the glory bright
Wake, brethren, wake.

Call to each wakening band.
Watch, brethren, watch
Clears is our Lord’s command.
Watch, brethren, watch
Be ye as men that wait
Always at their Master’s gate,
Even though He tarry late,
Watch, brethren, watch.

Heed we the Steward’s call
Work, brethren, work
There’s room enough for all
Work, brethren work
This vineyard of the Lord
Constant labour will afford
He will your work reward
Work, brethren, work

Hear we the Shepherd’s voice
Pray, brethren, pray
Would ye His heart rejoice,
Pray, brethren, pray
Sin calls for ceaseless fear,
Weakness needs the Strong
One near