Will Jesus Find Us Watching

By Fanny J. Crosby

Lyrics

1. When Jesus comes to reward His servants,
Whether it be noon or night,
Faithful to Him will He find us watching,
With our lamps all trimmed and bright?

Refrain:
O can we say we are ready, brother?
Ready for the soul’s bright home?
Say, will He find you and me still watching,
Waiting, watching when the Lord shall come?

2. If, at the dawn of the early morning,
He shall call us one by one,
When to the Lord we restore our talents,
Will He answer you, "Well done?"

3. Have we been true to the trust He left us?
Do we seek to do our best?
If in our hearts there is naught condemns us,
We shall have a glorious rest.

4. Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching,
In His glory they shall share;
If He shall come at the dawn or midnight,
Will He find us watching there?

Bible Reference

Luke 12:37

About This Hymn

“Will Jesus Find Us Watching” is one of the many powerful gospel hymns written by Fanny J. Crosby, the prolific blind hymn writer whose works shaped evangelical worship in the nineteenth century. Published in 1876, the hymn reflects the biblical theme of watchfulness for the return of Christ, drawing especially from the parables in the Gospels where Jesus commands His disciples to remain alert and prepared for His coming.

The lyrics urge believers to live faithfully, serving the Lord with vigilance and obedience so that when Christ appears, He will find them ready. It stresses the responsibility of Christians not only to hold fast to their hope but also to be active in doing the Lord’s work until His return. The repeated refrain poses a searching question: will Jesus find us watching when He comes again?

This hymn was popularized in revival meetings and evangelistic gatherings, where it was often used to stir believers to renewed commitment. Like many of Crosby’s hymns, it combines a clear biblical message with personal devotion, making it both an encouragement and a solemn reminder. Its enduring legacy is its call to Christian watchfulness, echoing the words of Jesus Himself to “be ye therefore ready also” (Luke 12:40).