Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#386

386. 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
• Translator: Dr. J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Author: Greek of St. Andrew of Crete, 7th century
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christian (See also Conflict): Warfare; Christian: Temptations of; Warfare, the Christian; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Temperance; Temptation

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5
• Key: E♭ Major