Hymns, #879

Spiritual Warfare - By Watchfulness

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Lyrics:Andrew of Crete, tr. by John Mason Neale
Music:Josiah Booth

This hymn has a unique tune.


Christian, dost thou see them

On the holy ground,

How the powers of darkness

Compass thee around?

Christian, up and smite them,

Counting gain but loss;

Smite them by the merit

Of the holy cross.


Christian, dost thou feel them,

How they work within,

Striving, tempting, luring,

Goading into sin?

Christian, never tremble,

Never be downcast;

Gird thee for the conflict;

Watch, and pray, and fast.


Christian, dost thou hear them,

How they speak thee fair?

"Always fast and vigil,

Always watch and prayer?"

Christian, answer boldly,

"While I breathe I pray";

Peace shall follow battle,

Night shall end in day.

Hymn #879