I'll Stay Awake

[Verse 1] The cold night settles slowly The hours drift one by one A small flame warms the silence While the restless world moves on The shadows stretch a little longer The midnight air grows still I don't know how long I'm waiting But I know Who is coming [Chorus] I'll stay awake and ready I brought enough oil for the night I'll be ready, whatever the day or the hour My lamp is burning steady and bright I know Who I'm waiting for I'll stay awake, I'll stay awake [Verse 2] Outside, the cold world keeps turning Its voices call me through the night Its hurry tugs against my stillness And tries to draw me from the Light But here I tend the small flame And guard the oil I brought I don't need to know the moment My faith is not tied to the clock [Chorus] I'll stay awake and ready I brought enough oil for the night I'll be ready, whatever the day or the hour My lamp is burning steady and bright I know Who I'm waiting for I'll stay awake, I'll stay awake [Verse 3] Someday You will return for me And the long night will be through The cold will give way to warmth And all my joy will be with You Until I hear You coming Until Your face I see I'll keep this little flame alive And wait here faithfully [Final Chorus] I'll stay awake and ready I brought enough oil for the night I'll be ready, whatever the day or the hour My lamp is burning steady and bright I know Who I'm waiting for I'll stay awake, I'll stay awake [Outro] However long the night However late the hour I know Who I'm waiting for I'll stay awake And ready