Text:Christian, dost thou see them
Translator:John Mason Neale
Tune:ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
Composer:John B. Dykes

483. Christian, dost thou see them

1 Christian, dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the pow'rs of darkness
Rage thy steps around?
Christian, up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss,
In the strength that cometh
By the holy cross.

2 Christian, dost thou feel them,
How they work within,
Striving, tempting, luring,
Goading into sin?
Christian, never tremble;
Never be downcast;
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 Hear the words of Jesus:
"O my servant true:
Thou art very weary, -
I was weary too;
But that toil shall make thee
Some day all mine own,
And the end of sorrow
Shall be near my throne."

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Christian, dost thou see them
Translator: John Mason Neale (1862)
Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christian Life: The Christian Warfare; Christians: Triumph of; Fasting (4 more...)
Source: Greek; Alt. in The Parish Hymn Book, 1853
Tune Information
Name: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
Composer: John B. Dykes
Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
Key: E♭ Major



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