
Author: G. T. Rygh; H. A. Brorson Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #387 (1930) Meter: 4.7.7.7.6 Lyrics: 1 O watch and pray,
My soul, the way
Of safety lies before thee;
Lest thou shouldst be led astray,
And the foe come o'er thee.
2 Use thou the Word
Of God, thy Lord;
All else is unavailing:
Ev'ry thought and passion guard
With this shield unfailing.
3 O make thy choice
The Spirit's voice
When He comes to remind thee;
Then shall peace thine heart rejoice,
Sin be left behind thee.
4 One secret thought
With evil fraught,
Which in the heart was cherished
Havoc with God's grace hath wrought,
And the soul hath perished.
5 Our evil mind,
To sin inclined,
Is drawn by sin around us;
If a wicked thought he find,
Satan soon hath bound us.
6 One word from hell
Had cast its spell
On Adam with temptation;
So by one man all men fell
Under condemnation.
7 Each soul astray
From Christ, the way,
Should keep God's people humble;
Jesus warns: O watch and pray,
Lest ye fall or stumble.
8 Be on your guard,
Keep watch and ward,
Beware of Satan's cunning,
Till the coming of your Lord,
Sin's devices shunning. Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English Tune Title: ARIMATHAEA
O Watch And Pray