Let every lamp be burning bright

by F. E. Belden (1858–1945)

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Let every lamp be burning bright, The darkest hour is nearing; The darkest hour of earth’s long night, Before the Lord’s appearing.

Then trim your lamps, my brethren dear, Then trim your lamps with godly fear; The Master’s coming draweth near, Let every lamp be burning.

Though thousands calmly slumber on, The last great message spuring, We’ll rest our living faith upon His promise of returning.

His word our lamp, His truth our guide, We cannot be mistaken; Though dangers rise on every side, We shall not be forsaken.

Then let good works with faith appear, To help the world around us; Obedience bring the blessing near When faith has firmly bound us.