THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(77.78) R. C. H. 523

by Unknown

Christian, seek not yet repose
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation". Mark 14:38
Christian, seek not yet repose;
Hear thy guardian angel say,
'Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray'
Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours
Watch and pray.
Gird thy heavenly armour on;
Wear it ever, night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one;
Watch and pray.
Hear the Victors who o'ercame;
Still they mark each warrior's way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
'Watch and pray'
Hear, above all, hear Thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey:
Hide within thy heart His word,
Watch and pray;
Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day:
Pray, that help may be sent down
Watch and pray:
CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT, 1789 1871 27626 CONFLICT AND VICTORY