Watching Unto Prayer

Verse 1

Help, Lord, to whom for help I fly, And still my tempted soul stand by, Throughout the evil day; The sacred watchfulness impart, And keep the issues of my heart, And stir me up to pray.

Verse 2

My soul with thy whole armour arm, In each approach of sin alarm, And shew the danger near; Surround, sustain, and strengthen me, And fill with godly jealosuy, And sanctifying fear.

Verse 3

Whene'er my careless hands hang down, O let me see thy gath'ring frown, And feel thy warning eye: And starting cry, from ruin's brink, Save, Jesus, or I yield, I sink! O save me, or I die!

Verse 4

If near the pit I rashly stray, Before I wholly fall away, The keen conviction dart! Recall me by that pitying look, That kind, upbraiding glance which broke Unfaithful Peter's heart.

Verse 5

In me thine utmost mercy shew, And make me like thy self below, Unblameable in grace; Ready prepar'd and fitted here, By perfect holiness t' appear Before thy glorious face.