Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#395

395. Christian, seek not yet repose

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

2 Gird thy heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever, night and day;
Near thee lurks the evil one,
Therefore watch and pray.

3 Listen to the sorrowing Lord,
Him thou loves to obey;
It is He who speaks the Word,
Therefore watch and pray.

4 'Twas in watching and in prayer,
Holy men of olden day
Won the palms and crowns they wear;
Therefore watch and pray.

5 Watch, for Thou Thy guard must keep;
Pray, for God must speed thy way;
Narrow is the road and steep,
Therefore watch and pray.

Text Information

• First Line: Christian, seek not yet repose
• Author: Charlotte Elliot (1839)
• Meter: No. 74
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Septuagesima; Sixth Sunday after Easter; Second Sunday after Trinity; Third Sunday after Trinity; Twenty First Sunday after Trinity; First Sunday in Lent; Christian Life and Hope: The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: GREY
• Adapter: Rev. F. R. Grey
• Arranger: John H. Spielman (1881)
• Meter: No. 74
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.