Joy to the World ‎#204

204. Watch and Pray

1 Softly, on the breath of evening,
Comes the tender sigh of day;
Lonely heart, by sorrow laden,
'Tis the time to pray.

Chorus:
Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning,
Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning,
Rest beyond forever.

2 'Tis the hour when hallowed feelings
Chase our doubts and fears away;
'Tis the hour for calm devotion;
Pilgrim, watch and pray. [Chorus]

3 Tho' temptations dark oppress thee,
Jesus guides thee on thy way;
He will hear thy lightest whisper;
Pilgrim, watch and pray. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Softly, on the breath of evening
• Title: Watch and Pray
• Refrain First Line: Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: WATCH AND PRAY
• Composer: T. E. Perkins, by per
• Key: A♭ Major