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Hymn 257 - The Saviour Bids Thee Watch and Pray

Main message: Watch and pray to receive His power and prepare for heaven.


Bible references:

  • V1. "power" (2 Corinthians 13:4)

  • V2. "Obedience" (Deuteronomy 28:2)

  • V3. "hour" (Revelations 3:3)

  • V4. "eternal joys" (Isaiah 51:11)


Keywords: Savior, watch, pray, power, life, eternal home, eternal joys


Interpretation notes:

  • The hymn consists of two main phrases, with a restatement of the last half of the phrase in the fourth system. 

  • The chord structure changes on every strong beat of 1 and 4 in each measure. 

  • The melody is flowing and smooth. 

  • The hymn is in 6/4 time.

257 (Notated Score)

"Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." – Eph. 5:19

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