470 | Trinity Hymnal#471 | 472 |
Text: | Christian, seek not yet repose |
Author: | Charlotte Elliott |
Tune: | VIGILATE |
Composer: | William H. Monk |
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 pow'rs,
Must'ring their unseen array,
Wait for thine unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.
3 Gird thy heav'nly 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 one sweet 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."
6 Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Christian, seek not yet repose |
Author: | Charlotte Elliott (1839) |
Meter: | 7. 7. 7. 8. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1961 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Christian Life: Conflict with Sin; Patience of Christians; Perseverance(3 more...) |
Notes: | St. 1, line 2, alt. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | VIGILATE |
Composer: | William H. Monk (1868) |
Meter: | 7. 7. 7. 8. |
Key: | E♭ Major |