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CCCXLII. Watching for souls in the view of the great account

1 Let Zion's watchmen all awake,
And take th' alarm they give;
Now let them from the mouth of God
Their solemn charge receive.

2 'Tis not a cause of small import
The pastor's care demands;
but what might fill and angel's heart,
And fill'd a Saviour's hands.

3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord
Did heav'nly bliss forego;
For souls, which must forever live
In raptures, or in woe.

4 All to the great tribunal haste,
Th' account to render there;
And should'st thou strictly mark our faults,
Lord, how should we appear?

5 May they that Jesus, whom they preach,
Their own Redeemer see;
And watch thou daily o'er their souls,
That they may watch for thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Let Zion's watchman all awake
• Title: Watching for souls in the view of the great account
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 8:17
• Topic: Ordination

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