CHRISTIAN, seek not yet repose;
Hear thy guardian angel say,
Thou art in the midst of foes:
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!