Christ in Song ‎#714

714. Watchful at His Gate

1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait;
Observant of his heavn'ly word,
And watchful at his gate.
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;
His coming thus proclaim.
Gird up your loins as in his sight;
His coming thus proclaim.

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.
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 crown'd.
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crown'd.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye servants of the Lord
• Title: Watchful at His Gate
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Home Eternal: Waiting for Christ

Tune Information

• Name: EL KADER
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: D Major