Let us keep steadfast guard

Verse 1

Let us keep steadfast guard With lighted hearts all night, That when Christ comes, we stand prepared, And meet him with delight.

Verse 2

At midnight's season chill Lay Paul and Silas bound, Bound and in prison, sang they still, And singing, freedom found.

Verse 3

Our prison is this earth, And yet we sing to thee: Break sin's strong fetters, lead us forth, Set us, believing, free!