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Text:Christian, Seek Not Repose
Author:Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871)
Tune:VIGILATE (Monk)
Composer:William H. Monk (1823-1889)

603. Christian, Seek Not Repose

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

2 Gird thy heavenly armor on, Wear it ever, night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one; Watch and pray!

3 Hear the victors who o’ercame; Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim: “Watch and pray!”

4 Hear, above all, hear thy Lord, Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word; “Watch and pray!”

5 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: Christian, Seek Not Repose
Author: Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) (1839)
Meter: 7.7.7.3.
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Christan Life: Watchfulness
Tune Information
Name: VIGILATE (Monk)
Composer: William H. Monk (1823-1889) (1868)
Meter: 7.7.7.3.
Incipit: 33436 65333 3342
Key: A♭ Major



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