Laudes Domini ‎#348

348. Watch and pray

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

2 Principalities and power,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for their unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.

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

4 Hear the victors who o'ercame;
Still they mark each warrior's way;
All with warning voice exclaim,--
Watch and pray.

5 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: Watch and pray
• Author: Charlotte Eliott
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 12:9
  ;
  Mark 13:33
• Topic: Christians: Encouragements; Courage

Tune Information

• Name: ALERT
• Composer: P. Armes
• Meter: 7s, 3s
• Key: F Major or modal