Too long I’ve laid me down to sleep
And prayed the Lord my soul to keep.
I should wake before I die,
And realize time is passing by
And rise and go and tell the lost
Despite my plans, despite the cost.
Too long I’ve laid me down to sleep
While multitudes about me weep
And utter cries of dark despair
While many do not seem to care.
My life is short and soon I’ll stand
With sinners blood upon my hand.
Unless I wake before I die
And realize time is passing by.