Watch, Ye Saints | Instrumental Hymn with Lyrics | Sing Along

“Watch, Ye Saints” is a triumphant Christian Advent hymn celebrating the glorious Second Coming of Jesus Christ and calling believers to remain watchful, faithful, and ready for His return. With its joyful refrain, “Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes!” this beloved hymn proclaims the blessed hope of Christ's return, the promise of redemption, and the victory of His everlasting kingdom. Presented with on-screen lyrics, it is ideal for congregational singing, Sabbath worship, Adventist worship services, Bible study, evangelistic meetings, and personal devotion. 🎵 Hymn Lyrics & Timestamps 00:00:18 | Verse 1 Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking; Lo! the powers of heaven are shaking; Keep your lamps all trimmed and burning, Ready for your Lord’s returning. 00:00:35 | Refrain Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, He comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes! 00:01:02 | Verse 2 Lo! the promise of your Savior, Pardoned sin and purchased favor, Blood-washed robes and crowns of glory; Haste to tell redemption’s story. 00:01:19 | Refrain Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, He comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes! 00:01:46 | Verse 3 Kingdoms at their base are crumbling, Hark! His chariot wheels are rumbling; Tell, O tell of grace abounding, While the seventh trump is sounding. 00:02:03 | Refrain Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, He comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes! 00:02:30 | Verse 4 Nations wane, though proud and stately; Christ His kingdom hasteneth greatly; Earth her latest pangs is summing; Shout, ye saints, your Lord is coming. 00:02:47 | Refrain Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, He comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes! 00:03:14 | Verse 5 Sinners, come, while Christ is pleading; Now for you He’s interceding; Haste, ere grace and time diminished Shall proclaim the mystery finished. 00:03:31 | Refrain Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, He comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo! He comes, yes, Jesus comes! 📖 Hymn Information Hymn: Watch, Ye Saints Hymn Number: #598 Text: Phoebe Palmer (1807–1874) Tune: JESUS COMES Composer: William James Kirkpatrick (1838–1921) Meter: 8.8.8.8. with Refrain (Long Meter) Bible References: Matthew 24:30–44; Matthew 25:1–13; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 11:15; Revelation 22:12 🎵 Recording & Attribution Original recording: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia Original release: Hino 447 - Vigiai, Cristãos Distributed by: ONErpm Hymn source: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal Copyright: © 1985 Publisher: Review and Herald Publishing Association Sing-along video presentation: Blessed Hope Hymns This video uses an existing recording originally released by Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia. All rights to the original recording remain with their respective rights holders. 🙏 About This Hymn “Watch, Ye Saints” is a stirring Christian hymn centered on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Its words encourage believers to remain spiritually awake, proclaim the message of salvation, and look forward with confidence to the fulfillment of God's promises. The opening verse calls believers to watchfulness and readiness. Its image of lamps kept trimmed and burning recalls Jesus' parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25, emphasizing the importance of preparing for the Bridegroom's return. The second verse celebrates the blessings of redemption: forgiveness of sin, cleansing through Christ's blood, and the promise of eternal glory. It also urges believers to share the good news of salvation with others. The third verse contrasts the instability of earthly kingdoms with the certainty of Christ's victorious reign. Its reference to the seventh trumpet echoes Revelation 11:15, which announces the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. The fourth verse reminds us that earthly nations and powers are temporary. While the world experiences uncertainty and change, the promise of Christ's return remains a source of hope and encouragement. The final verse is a solemn invitation to respond to God's grace while Christ continues His intercessory ministry. It reminds listeners of the importance of repentance, faith, and readiness for the completion of His saving work. Throughout the hymn, the repeated refrain expresses the blessed hope that has encouraged generations of Christians: Jesus is coming again, and His kingdom will reign forever. 🔔 Subscribe to Blessed Hope Hymns for more hymn lyric videos created for worship, congregational singing, Bible study, and personal devotion. 📖 Blessed Hope Hymns shares timeless Christian hymns and worship resources for believers seeking to keep these songs of faith alive for a new generation. #WatchYeSaints #SecondComingOfJesus #JesusIsComingAgain #AdventHymns #HymnLyrics #ChristianHymns