Wake up, O Christian, rise! 

Away with lesser things; 

Give heart and soul and mind and strength 

To serve the King of kings. 

Awake, keep awake, 

For the Bridegroom is now near; 

We welcome his Parousia 

With lamps and hearts aglow. 

Wake up, O Christian, rise! 

His kingdom tarries long; 

Bring in the day of brotherhood 

And end the night of wrong. 

Wake up, O Christian, rise! 

How long the Church must wait. 

Her strength unequal to her task. 

Rise up and make her great.