American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#243

243. Rise, My Soul, To Watch And Pray

1 Rise, my soul, to watch and pray,
From Thy sleep awaken;
Be not by the evil day
Unawares o'ertaken;
Lest the foe
Bring thee low
In his base endeavor,
Be thou watchful ever.

2 Wield the Spirit's trusty sword,
Bid the foe defiance;
In the armor of the Lord
Place thy firm reliance.
Human strength
Fails at length,
And will naught avail thee
When hell's hosts assail thee.

3 Jesus, Who Thy blood hast shed
For my soul's salvation,
Who hast crushed the serpent's head,
Stay me in temptation;
Calm my fears,
Dry my tears,
Be my shield and tower
In the evil hour.

4 Thou Who art the Prince of Life
And from death hast freed me,
Help me conquer in the strife;
As my Captain lead me,
Till at last I have passed
Thro' the golden portal
Unto life immortal.

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, my soul, to watch and pray
• Title: Rise, My Soul, To Watch And Pray
• Author: Anna Hoppe (1920)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 3 3 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Warfare; Processionals and Recessionals: General

Tune Information

• Name: NASSAU
• Composer (attributed to): Johann Rosenmüller
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 3 3 6 6
• Key: D Major
• Source: Dresden, 1694; German chorale: Straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn