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Text:Ye servants of the Lord
Author:Doddridge
Tune:YORK MINSTER

465. Ye servants of the Lord

1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait,
Observant of His heavenly word,
And watchful at His gate.

2 Let all your lamps be bright,
And trim the golden flame;
Gird up your loins, as in His sight,
For awful is His Name.

3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command;
And while we speak, He's near;
Mark the first signal of His hand,
And ready all appear.

4 O happy servant he,
In such a posture found!
He shall His Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crowned.

Text Information
First Line: Ye servants of the Lord
Author: Doddridge (1755)
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: The Christian Life: Watchfulness and Fidelity; Epiphany, First Sunday; Ascension Day (2 more...)
Notes: Alternate tune: #275 or #487
Tune Information
Name: YORK MINSTER
Meter: S. M.
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Composer from index: Dr. E. G. Monk, 1867



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