watch on

The phrase "watch on" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“watch on”· 2 hymns found
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For plea­sure oft be­trays;
With joy­ful sounds to those who love Him most.

watch on

When joy with­draws its rays;
Soon shall He come to greet His wait­ing bride;

Watch by Daylight

lyricist: Samuel Lover, 1846
Composer: Harold Adams, 1880
Hymn 1

...For plea­sure oft be­trays;

But keep no watch on sor­row,

When joy with­draws its rays;...

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For plea­sure oft be­trays;

But keep no watch on sor­row,

When joy with­draws its rays;

Watch by Daylight

The Coming of the Lord

lyricist: Anonymous, 1894
Composer: James Murray
Hymn 2

...With joy­ful sounds to those who love Him most.

Then, faith­ful hearts, watch on, nor ev­er sleep­ing,

Soon shall He come to greet His wait­ing bride;...

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With joy­ful sounds to those who love Him most.

Then, faith­ful hearts, watch on, nor ev­er sleep­ing,

Soon shall He come to greet His wait­ing bride;

The Coming of the Lord

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