Watchfulness

Verse 1

Gracious Redeemer, shake This slumber from my soul! Say to me now, "Awake, awake! And Christ shall make thee whole!"

Verse 2

Touch with thy mighty hand; Alarm me in this hour; And make me fully understand My danger and thy power.

Verse 3

Give me on thee to call, Always to watch and pray, Lest I into temptation fall, And cast my shield away.

Verse 4

For each assault prepared And ready may I be; Forever standing on my guard, And looking up to thee.

Verse 5

O do thou always warn My soul of evil near; When to the right or left I turn, Thy voice still let me hear:

Verse 6

"Come back! this is the way; Come back and walk therein;" O may I hearken and obey, And shun the paths of sin.