We Know Not the Hour

We know not the hour
of the Master’s appearing;
Yet signs all foretell
that the moment is nearing
When He shall return
’tis the promise most cheering
But we know not the hour.

There’s light for the wise
who are seeking salvation;
There’s truth in the book
of the Lord’s revelation;
Each prophecy points
to the great consummation
But we know not the hour.

We’ll watch and we’ll pray,
with our lamps trimmed and burning;
We’ll work and we’ll wait
till the Master’s returning;
We’ll sing and rejoice,
every omen discerning
But we know not the hour.