Author: John Mason Neale, 1818 - 66; Andrew of Crete, cir. 660 - 732 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #68a (1958) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Lyrics: 1 Christian, dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the hosts of darkness
Compass thee 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;
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,
But the end of sorrow
Shall be near my throne.
Topics: The Church Year Septuagesima to Lent; The Church Year Lent; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory Languages: English Tune Title: GUTE BAUME BRINGEN
Christian, dost thou see them