The Hymnal ‎#128

128. "Christian, seek not yet repose"

"Christian, seek not yet repose,"
Hear thy guardian angel say;
"Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray!"

Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours:
Watch and pray!

Gird thy heavenly armour on,
Wear it ever, night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray!

Hear the victors who o'ercame;
Still they mark each warrior's way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim:
"Watch and pray!"

Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart his word:
"Watch and pray!"

Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray!

Text Information

• First Line: "Christian, seek not yet repose"
• Author: Charlotte Elliott (1836)
• Meter: 7.7.7.3
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Ash Wednesday and Lent

Tune Information

• Name: VIGILATE
• Composer: William H. Monk (1868)
• Meter: 7.7.7.3
• Incipit: 33436 65333 3342
• Key: E♭ Major