Verse 1 ~ Sweet promise is given      to all who believe-- "Behold I come quickly, Mine own to receive;      Hold fast till I come; the danger is great;      Sleep not as do others; be watchful, and wait." Refrain ~ "Hold fast till I come,"      sweet promise of heaven-- "The kingdom restored,      to you shall be given." "Come, enter My joy,      sit down on the throne; Bright crowns are in waiting;      hold fast till I come." Verse 2 ~ We'll "watch unto prayer"      with lamps burning bright; He comes to all others a "thief in the night."      We know He is near, but know not the day--      As spring shows that summer is not far away. Verse 3 ~ Yes! this is our hope,      'tis built on His word-- The glorious appearing of Jesus, our Lord;      Of promises all, it stands as the sum:      "Behold I come quickly; hold fast till I come."