6,6,6,6,6,6 tr., John Brownlie I The time is drawing nigh, Even now the day is near, When Christ from heaven high To Judgment shall appear; -- Keep watch, my soul, in fear, The Judge of men is near. II Then kings and princes great, The rich and poor shall meet; And high and low estate, Shall gather round His feet; -- Keep watch, my soul, in fear, The Judge of men is near. III No crafty words shall mar, Nor sophistry distract; No parrying counsel jar With the eternal fact; -- Keep watch, my soul, in fear, The Judge of men is near. IV O Christ, in mercy then, Forbid my soul should go With lost and ruined men Down to the place of woe; -- Keep watch, my soul, in fear, The Judge of men is near. |