Eternal years to walk with Him in white ;
One little hour to bravely meet disaster,
Eternal years to reign with Him in light.
Then, souls, be brave, and watch until the
morrow !
Awake ! arise ! your lamps of purpose trim ;
Your Saviour speaks across the night of sorrow ;
Can ye not watch one little hour with Him ?
2 One little hour to suffer scorn and losses,
Eternal years beyond earth's cruel frowns ;
One little hour to carry heavy crosses,
Eternal years to wear unfading crowns.
3 One little hour for weary toils and trials,
Eternal years for calm and peaceful rest;
One little hour for patient self-denials,
Eternal years of life where life is
blest.