The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors: to which are added a number never before published CCCXLII. Let Zion's watchman all awake

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CCCXLI

The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors‎#CCCXLII

CCCXLIII

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Watching for souls in the view of the great account

CCCXLII. Watching for souls in the view of the great account

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1 Let Zion's watchmen all awake,
And take th' alarm they give;
Now let them from the mouth of God
Their solemn charge receive.

2 'Tis not a cause of small import
The pastor's care demands;
but what might fill and angel's heart,
And fill'd a Saviour's hands.

3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord
Did heav'nly bliss forego;
For souls, which must forever live
In raptures, or in woe.

4 All to the great tribunal haste,
Th' account to render there;
And should'st thou strictly mark our faults,
Lord, how should we appear?

5 May they that Jesus, whom they preach,
Their own Redeemer see;
And watch thou daily o'er their souls,
That they may watch for thee.

Text Information
First Line:	Let Zion's watchman all awake
Title:	Watching for souls in the view of the great account
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1799
Scripture:	H
Topic:	Ordination
Notes:	Public Domain.