CPWI Hymnal ‎#430

430. 'Christian! seek not yet repose'

1 'Christian! seek not yet repose,'
hear thy guardian angel say;
thou art in the midst of foes;
'watch and pray.'

2 Principalities and powers,
mustering their unseen array,
wait for thy unguarded hours;
'watch and pray.'

3 Gird thy heavenly armour on,
wear it ever night and day;
ambushed lies the evil one;
'watch and pray.'

4 Hear the victors who o’ercame;
still they mark each warrior’s way;
all with one sweet voice exclaim,
'watch and pray.'

5 Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
him thou lovest to obey;
hide within thy heart his word,
'watch and pray.'

6 Watch, as if on that alone
hung the issue of the day;
pray, that help may be sent down;
'watch and pray.'

Text Information

• First Line: 'Christian! seek not yet repose'
• Author: Charlotte Elliot, 1789-1871
• Meter: 7.7.7.3
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Mark 13:33
  ;
  Mark 14:38
• Topic: General Hymns: Christian Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: VIGILATE
• Composer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 7.7.7.3
• Key: E♭ Major