A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCCXXV

CCCXXV. Waiting for the coming of his Lord; or, the active christian

1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait,
Observant of his heavenly word,
And watchful at his gate.

2 Let all your lamps be bright,
And trim the golden flame;
Gird up your loins, as in his sight,
For awful is his name.

3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command;
And while we speak, he's near:
Mark the first signal of his hand,
And ready all appear.

4 O happy servant he
In such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crown'd.

5 Christ shall the banquet spread
With his own bounteous hand,
And raise that favorite servant's head
Amidst th' angelic band.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye servants of the Lord
• Title: Waiting for the coming of his Lord; or, the active christian
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Luke 12:35-38
• Topic: The Christian; Activity in religion; Christian: Waiting for the coming of his Lord; Diligence and holy zeal; Watchfulness rewarded

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