Christian Hymns ‎#105

105. Ye servants of the Lord

1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait,
Observant of His heavenly word,
And watchful at His gate.

2 Let all your lamps be bright,
And trim the golden flame;
Gird up your loins, as in His sight,
For awful is His name.

3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command;
And while we speak He's near;
Mark the first signal of His hand,
And ready all appear.

4 Oh, happy servant he,
In such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crowned.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye servants of the Lord
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Light., prayed for; Serving Christ; Watchfulness
• Notes: P. Doddridge, 1740.

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Lutheran, ab. 1720