Author: Dr. J. M. Neale, 1818-1866; Greek of St. Andrew of Crete, 7th century Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #386 (1917) Lyrics: 1 Christian! dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the powers of darkness
Rage thy steps around?
Christian! up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss;
In the strength that cometh
By the holy 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.
4 "Well I know thy trouble,
O My servant true;
Thou art very weary,
I was weary too;
But that toil shall make thee
Some day all Mine own,
And the end of sorrow
Shall be near My throne."
Topics: Christian (See also Conflict) Warfare; Christian Temptations of ; Warfare, the Christian ; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Temperance; Temptation Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
Christian! dost thou see them