The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1323

1323. 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 us
All waiting and watching for him.

Chorus:
Waiting and watching,
Waiting and watching;
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 glory
To suffer and die for the lost.
And sometimes I think it will please him,
When those whom he died to redeem
Rejoice in the hope of his coming
By waiting and watching for him. [Chorus]

3 O Jesus, my loving Redeemer,
Thou knowest I cherish as dear
The 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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We know not the time when he cometh
• Author: S. M. H.
• Refrain First Line: Waiting and watching
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Luke 12:35-37
• Topic: Bible Songs: Judgment and Second Advent

Tune Information

• Name: WAITING AND WATCHING
• Composer: Will H. Pontius
• Key: E♭ Major