Christian! seek not yet repose,
Hear thy guardian angel say;
Thou art in the midst of foes;
‘Watch and pray.’
Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours;
‘Watch and pray.’
Gird thy heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one;
‘Watch and pray.’
Hear the victors who o’ercame;
Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one clear voice exclaim,
‘Watch and pray.’
Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His Word,
‘Watch and pray.’
Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray that help may be sent down;
‘Watch and pray.’
