Laudes Domini ‎#719

719. Watch and pray

1 Christian, seek not yet repose,
Cast thy dreams of ease away,
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.

2 Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thine unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.

3 Gird thy heavenly armor 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 warning 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
• Title: Watch and pray
• Refrain First Line: Watch and pray
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christians: Encouragement; Courage; Encouragement; Watchfulness
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ALERT
• Meter: 7s, 3s
• Key: F Major or modal