The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#479

479. Watch, My Soul, and Pray

1 Watch, my soul, and pray;
Arm for life's affray.
When the danger least thou fearest,
Watch, the tempter's snares are nearest,
Such is e'er his way:
Watch, my soul, and pray.

2 Watch and pray, my soul,
Flesh and blood control;
When the world, in tempting story,
Tells of pleasure, wealth, and glory,
Be not led astray:
Watch, my soul, and pray.

3 See the goodly land
On the heavenly strand;
See God's people, thither tending,
Through the sea and desert wending,
Led by Joshua's hand:
Seek the goodly land.

4 Through thy pilgrimage,
Guard thy heritage;
Pray and fight, on Christ relying,
Live to Him, thyself denying;
Onward to the goal,
Win the crown, my soul!

5 Watch, and fight, and pray
Through this mortal day;
Soon thy Canaan thou attainest,
Soon thy crown and palm thou gainest,
Peace is won for aye:
Watch, my soul, and pray.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Watch, my soul, and pray
• Title: Watch, My Soul, and Pray
• Author: Johan Olof Wallin (1816)
• Translator: Carl Doving
• Meter: 5 5, 8 8, 5 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:41
  ;
  Mark 13:33
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Trinity, Fourteenth Sunday; Watchfulness

Tune Information

• Name: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
• Composer: Adam Drese (1698)
• Meter: 5 5, 8 8, 5 5.
• Key: G Major