Will Jesus Find us Watching? #637, Sacred Selections

Vs. 1, Are we Watching? Written by Fanny J Crosby Composed by William Howard Doane 1876 copyright

When Jesus comes – He IS returning, John 14:3, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 16:27 Whether noon or night – we do not know when – 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:2 Matthew 24:36 – somewhere, it will be noon, night and morning Vs. 1, Are we Watching?

Faithful to Him will He find us watching, with our lamps all trimmed and bright – the parable of the wise & foolish virgins Matthew 25:1-13 Are we prepared? Vs. 1, Are we Watching?

Vs. 2, Answer for ourselves If at the dawn or the early morning, He shall call us one by one – we will each answer for ourselves 2 Corinthians 5:10, John 5:28-29, Revelation 20:12-15 When to the Lord we restore our talents, will He answer thee, “Well done”? – the parable of the talents – Matthew 25:14-30 Judged according to our abilities Vs. 2, Answer for ourselves

Have we been true to the trust He left us Have we been true to the trust He left us? True – unhypocritical or genuine 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Do we seek to do our best? What God demands 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 1:10, Hebrews 4:11 Vs. 3, Are we true to Him?

If in our lives, there is nought condemn us, we shall have a glorious rest We need to be pure when we stand before Him Revelation 2:10, 1 John 1:6-7 We need to take care of our sins 1 John 1:9 NOTE: The original said, “If in our hearts…” cf. 1 John 3:20-21 Vs. 3, Are we true to Him?

Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching Watch Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching Watch. Don’t be flippant 2 Peter 3:3-4, Matthew 24:45-51, 1 Peter 4:7 In His glory they shall share – our goal is to spend eternity with Him – 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Vs. 4, In His glory we share

If He shall come at the dawn or midnight, will He find us watching there? Be awake, not sleeping as the world 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7 Vs. 4, In His glory we share

O can we say, we are ready? Brother? Ready for the soul’s bright home? Say, will He find you and me still watching? Waiting, waiting till the Lord shall come? Don’t give up on your watching. Don’t retire Chorus – Are we ready?

Are you watching? Are you ready? #637, Sacred Selections