Hymnal ‎#68

68. Christian! dost thou see them

1 Christian! dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the powers of darkness
Rage thy steps around?
Christian, up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss;
In the strength that cometh
By the Holy Cross.

2 Christian, dost thou feel them,
How they work within,
Striving, tempting, luring,
Goading into sin?
Christian, never tremble;
Never be downcast;
Gird thee for the battle,
Watch and pray and fast.

3 Christian, dost thou hear them
How they speak thee fair?
“Always fast and vigil?
Always watch and prayer?”
Christian, answer boldly:
“While I breathe, I pray!”
Peace shall follow battle,
Night shall end in day.

4 “Well I know thy trouble,
O my servant true;
Thou art very weary,
I was weary too:
But that toil shall make thee
Some day all Mine own,
And the end of sorrow
Shall be near My Throne.”

Text Information

• First Line: Christian! dost thou see them
• Meter: 6s. 5s., double
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871

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