CHRISTIAN LIFE >> Watchfulness
SDAH 603
Christian, seek not yet repose,
Cast thy dreams of ease away;
Thou art in the midst of foes;
Watch and pray!
Text
1
Christian, seek not yet repose,
Cast thy dreams of ease away;
Thou art in the midst of foes;
Watch and pray!
2
Gird thy heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever, night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one;
Watch and pray!
3
Hear the victors who o’ercame;
Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim:
“Watch and pray!”
4
Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word;
“Watch and pray!”
5
Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray that help may be send down;
Watch and pray!
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Matt 26:41 (b) Eph 6:13 (d) Ps 119:111
Author
Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871)
Year Published
1839
Hymn Tune
VIGILATE
Metrical Number
7.7.7.3.
Composer
William H. Monk (1823-1889)
Year Composed
1868
Hymn Score
Piano Accompaniment
Notes
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