Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose

Verse 1

'Christian! seek not yet repose,' hear thy guardian angel say; thou art in the midst of foes; 'watch and pray.'

Verse 2

Principalities and powers, mustering their unseen array, wait for thy unguarded hours; 'watch and pray.'

Verse 3

Gird thy heavenly armour on, wear it ever night and day; ambushed lies the evil one; 'watch and pray.'

Verse 4

Hear the victors who o’ercame; still they mark each warrior’s way; all with one sweet voice exclaim, 'watch and pray.'

Verse 5

Hear, above all, hear thy Lord, him thou lovest to obey; hide within thy heart his word, 'watch and pray.'

Verse 6

Watch, as if on that alone hung the issue of the day; pray, that help may be sent down; 'watch and pray.'