810. Ye servants of the Lord

1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait;
Observant of his heavenly word,
And watchful at his gate;
Observant of his heavenly word,
And watchful at his gate.

2 Let all your lamps be bright,
And trim the golden flame;
Gird up your loins as in his sight;
His coming thus proclaim.

3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command,
And while we speak, he's near;
Mark the first signal of his hand,
And ready all appear.

4 O, happy servant he,
In such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crowned.

Text Information
First Line: Ye servants of the Lord
Author: Philip Doddridge
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Waiting for Christ: Closing Work
Tune Information
Name: EL KADER
Composer: Unknown
Meter: S. M.
Key: D Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #558, 30, or 89.



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