1. Christian, seek not yet repose,
Cast thy dreams of ease away.
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.
2. Canaan has for thee been won,
Christ triumphant led the way;
In His might possess thine own!
Watch and pray.
3. In the heavenlies see that land,
Satan would thine entrance stay;
Thou against his wiles must stand:
Watch and pray.
4. Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thine unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.
5. Gird thy heavenly armour on,
Wear it ever, night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.
6. Hear the victors who o'ercame;
Still they mark each warrior's way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
Watch and pray.
7. Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word,
Watch and pray.
8. Twas by watching and by prayer
Holy men of olden day
Won the palms and crowns they wear ;
Watch and pray.
9. Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.
10. Watch, for thou thy guard must keep ;
Pray, for God must speed thy way ;
Narrow is the road, and steep ;
Watch and pray.
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12. Christian! seek not yet repose,
hear thy guardian angel say;
thou art in the midst of foes;
watch and pray.
13. Listen to thy sorrowing Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey :
It is He who speaks the word ;
Watch and pray.