584. Gracious Redeemer, shake

1 Gracious Redeemer, shake
This slumber from my soul!
Say to me now, "Awake, awake!
And Christ shall make thee whole!"

2 Touch with thy mighty hand;
Alarm me in this hour;
And make me fully understand
My danger and thy power.

3 Give me on thee to call,
Always to watch and pray,
Lest I into temptation fall,
And cast my shield away.

4 For each assault prepared
And ready may I be;
Forever standing on my guard,
And looking up to thee.

5 O do thou always warn
My soul of evil near;
When to the right or left I turn,
Thy voice still let me hear:

6 "Come back! this is the way;
Come back and walk therein;"
O may I hearken and obey,
And shun the paths of sin.

Text Information
First Line: Gracious Redeemer, shake
Author: Charles Wesley
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Christian: Unfaithfulness Lamented
Tune Information
Name: MORNINGTON
Composer: G. C. W. Mornington
Meter: S. M.
Key: E Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #810, 558, or 762.



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