The New English Hymnal ‎#65

65. Christian, dost thou see them

1 Christian, dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the hosts of Midian
Prowl and prowl around?
Christian, up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss;
Smite them by the merit
Of the Holy Cross.

2 Christian, dost thou feel them.
How they work within,
Striving, tempting, luring,
Goading into sin?
Christian, never tremble;
Never be down-cast;
Smite them by the virtue
Of the Lenten 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
• Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-66
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: GUTE BÄUME BRINGEN
• Composer: P. Sohren, d. c. 1692 (alt.)
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Key: d minor
• Notes: Later form of a melody by Sohr