Trinity Hymnal ‎#471

471. Christian, seek not yet repose

1 Christian, seek not yet repose,
Cast thy dreams of ease away;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.

2 Principalities and pow'rs,
Must'ring their unseen array,
Wait for thine unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.

3 Gird thy heav'nly armor on,
Wear it ever, night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.

4 Hear the victors who o'ercame:
Still they mark each warrior's way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
"Watch and pray."

5 Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart his word,
"Watch and pray."

6 Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christian, seek not yet repose
• Author: Charlotte Elliott (1839)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:41
  ;
  1 Peter 4:7
• Topic: Christian Life: Conflict with Sin; Patience of Christians; Perseverance; Prayer; Satan; Watchfulness
• Notes: St. 1, line 2, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: VIGILATE
• Composer: William H. Monk (1868)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 8.
• Key: E♭ Major