A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#292

292. Ye servants of the Lord

1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait,
Observant of his heav'nly 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 honour crown'd.

5 Christ shall the banquet spread
With his own bounteous hand,
And raise that favorite servant's head
Amidst th' angelic band.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye servants of the Lord
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: The Christian Character and Life, In General

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