Christian, seek not yet repose

Watch and Pray -- Sung by Haven A cappella

1. Christian, seek not yet repose,

Cast thy dreams of ease away;

Thou art in the midst of foes:

Watch and pray.

2. Wicked forces, evil powers,

Gathered in unseen array,

Wait for thy unguarded hours:

Watch and pray.

3. Gird thy heavenly armor on,

Wear it ever, night and day;

Ambushed lies the evil one:

Watch and pray.

4. Hear the victors who o’ercame;

Still they mark each warrior’s way;

All with one sweet voice exclaim,

“Watch and pray.”

5. Hear, above all, hear Thy Lord,

Him thou lovest to obey;

Hide within thy heart His word,

“Watch and pray.”

6. Watch, as if on that alone

Hung the issue of the day;

Pray that victory shall be won:

Watch and pray.

By Charlotte Elliott (1789 - 1871), 1836