A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#XCVIII

XCVIII. Watchfulness and Prayer

1 Alas, what hourly dangers rise!
What snares beset my way!
To Heaven O let me lift my eyes,
And hourly watch and pray.

2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain,
And melt in flowing tears;
My weak resistance, ah, how vain!
How strong my foes and fears.

3 O gracious God! in whom I live,
My feeble efforts aid,
Help me to watch, and pray, and strive,
Tho' trembling and afraid.

4 Increase my faith, increase my hope,
When foes and fears prevail;
And bear my fainting spirit up,
Or soon my strength will fail.

5 Whene'er temptations fright my heart,
Or lure my feet aside,
My God, thy powerful aid impart,
My guardian and my guide.

6 O keep me in thy heavenly way,
And bid the tempter flee;
And let me never, never stray
From happiness and thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Alas what hourly dangers rise
• Title: Watchfulness and Prayer
• Author: Steele
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:41
• Topic: The Christian Life

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