Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878/Watch and Pray

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Watch and Pray.
Christian! seek not yet repose,
Cast thy dreams of ease away;
Thou art in the midst of foes,
   Therefore watch and pray.

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Gird thy heavenly armour on,
Wear it ever, night and day;
Near thee lurks the evil one,
   Therefore watch and pray.

Listen to thy sorrowing Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
It is He who speaks the word,
   Therefore watch and pray.

'Twas by watching and by prayer
Holy men, of olden day,
Won the palms and crowns they wear;
   Therefore watch and pray.

Watch, for thou thy guard must keep;
Pray, for God must speed thy way:
Narrow is the road and steep,
   Therefore watch and pray.

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