Sentinel Upon the Heights

Verse 1

On the heights why standest thou, Sentinel, with sleepless brow? In the service of our Lord, I am keeping watch and word; Sleeping never, guarding ever All the posts of danger near; Lest our city should be captured, Lest the enemy appear.

Chorus

Tho’ the night be long and weary, Cheer thee, soldier, yonder distant ray Shall dispel these war clouds dreary; Thou shalt soon behold the day!

Verse 2

On the heights what seest thou, Sentinel, with sleepless brow? Sin and crime with heedless bound, Send their forces all around; Never sleeping, ever keeping, Faithful guard tho’ foes appall, Christ Himself our arms will strengthen, Mighty to encompass all.

Verse 3

On the heights what hearest thou, Sentinel, with sleepless brow? Still the foe in phalanx broad, Arms himself against the Lord; Armor glancing, swift advancing, When we thought salvation near; Waken soldiers! march to battle, Christ the Lord is Captain here.