Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#448

448. Christian, Dost Thou See Them

1 Christian, dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the powers of darkness
Compass thee around?
Christian, up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss;
Smite them; Christ is with thee,
Soldier of the 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Christian, dost thou see them
• Title: Christian, Dost Thou See Them
• Author: St. Andrew of Crete, 600-732
• Paraphraser: Rev. John M. Neale (1862)
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Deliverance From Enemies; Fearlessness; Satan; Temptation; Christian warfare; Watchfulness

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
• Composer: Rev. John B. Dykes (1868)
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 D.
• Key: E♭ Major