2-voice and harp or piano
Written for a dramatization of the parable of the Ten Virgins, this piece symbolizes watchmen who try to keep the virgins from falling asleep while waiting for the bridegroom. Suitable as duet, or two-part choir.
Difficulty: Medium
Performance Time:
TEXT
Watch, watch, even though night falls.
Watch, watch, keep thy vigil still.
Watch, watch, even though sleep cals.
Watch, watch, Rise and thy lamps fill.
For sure as night follows day the Bridegroom will come.
Wilt thou slumber? Can'st thou see soon He'll come for thee?
Awake! Arise!
Watch, watch, it is now the darkest hour.
Watch, watch, quiet is the night.
Watch, watch, summon now all thy pow'r.
Watch, watch, hold aloft thy light!
For sure as night follows day the Bridegroom will come.
Wilt thou slumber? Canst thou see soon He'll come for thee?
Awake!
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 09 March, 2011.
