Christian Seek Not Yet Repose

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Christian Seek Not Yet Repose
Mk 13:33

VIGILATE-William Henry Monk
OREMUS-German traditional

Christian! Seek Not Yet Repose
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"Christian! seek not yet repose,"
Cast thy dreams of ease away;
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 armour 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 sweet 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."