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CDX. Watching for souls. An ordination hymn

1 Let Sion's watchmen all awake,
And take th' alarm they give;
Now let them, from the mouth of God
Their awful 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 Savior's hands.

3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord
Did heavenly 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 Sion's watchman all awake
• Title: Watching for souls. An ordination hymn
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:17
• Topic: The Church: Ordination; Associations of Christians and churches: Spread of the gospel longed for; Ministers: Watching for souls; Ordination hymns

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