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Christian, seek not yet repose,
Hear thy gracious Savior say;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.
Hear thy gracious Savior say;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.
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Principalities and powers,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.
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Gird thy heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.
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Hear the victors who o’ercame,
Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
Watch and pray.
Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
Watch and pray.
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Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word:
Watch and pray.
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word:
Watch and pray.
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Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.
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Akure, Ondo, Nigeria
This is amazing! Toublelent times awaits us as Christians so we must be on guard else we are swept away by immorality, ungodliness, materialism and sin in general. But with Christ who is our royal banner, we shall overcome. His grace is sufficient for us. Amen.
Ukwulu, Anambra State, Nigeria
A hymn that warns me against slumbering; an exhortation not to lower my guard; an invitation to intensified prayer life.
Delhi, New Delhi, India
I am really watching and praying in this end time.
Lokoja, Kogi, Nigeria
This is a clarion call. It is an order not an option. Lord God Almighty, more than ever , help me to watch and pray for ambushed lies the evil one , so when I pray help will certainly be sent down. Help me Lord to obey in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Hallelujah! Glory be to God! This is my 1st time hearing and singing this Hymn. Christians must take no rest from watching and praying. These words are a powerful reminder to “... be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. ” It’s is a rallying cry to all prayer warriors. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus.
Lagos, Nigeria
What we ought to be doing without seasoning. One of my best hynm
Awka, Anambra, Nigeria
A soul stirring hymn, reminding God's people to always be alert and prayerful in this troubled world.
Owerri, Imo, Nigeria
Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose: A hymn I love so much.
Lord, Have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
Song awakening for the children of God in Christ Jesus.
Enugu, Nigeria
"Ambush lies the evil one
Watch and pray"
This says it all.
Thanks be to God for this great hymn