The Church Hymnal ‎#81a

81a. Christian! dost thou see them

1 Christian! dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the powers of darkness
Rage thy steps around?
Christian! up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss;
In the strength that cometh
By the holy cross.

2 Christian! dost thou feel them,
How they work within,
Striving, tempting, luring,
Goading into sin?
Christian! never tremble;
Never be downcast;
Gird thee for the battle,
Watch and pray and fast.

3 Christian! dost thou hear them,
How they speak thee fair?
"Always fast and vigil?
Always watch and prayer?"
Christian! answer boldly:
"While I breathe I pray!"
Peace shall follow battle,
Night shall end in day.

4 "Well I know thy trouble,
O my servant true;
Thou art very weary,
I was weary too;
But that toil shall make thee
Some day all Mine own,
And the end of sorrow
Shall be near my throne."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christian! dost thou see them
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Author: St. Andrew of Crete
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D.
• Key: B♭ Major