As the closing hour draws nigh!

Few are Israel’s sons, and weak;

Thee, in penitence, they seek.

O regard their anguished cry,

As the closing hour draws nigh!

Souls in grief before Thee poured,

Agonize for deed and word;

‘We have sinned. Forgive!’ they cry,

As the closing hour draws nigh!

Heal them! Let their trust in Thee