Christian! seek not yet repose,

hear thy guardian angel say;

thou art in the midst of foes;

watch and pray.

Principalities and powers,

mustering their unseen array,

wait for thy unguarded hours;

watch and pray.

Gird thy heavenly armor on,

wear it ever night and day;

ambushed lies the evil one;

watch and pray.

Hear the victors who o'ercame;

still they mark each warrior's way;

all with one clear voice exclaim,

watch and pray.

Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,

him thou lovest to obey;

hide within thy heart his word,

watch and pray.

Watch, as if on that alone

hung the issue of the day;

pray that help may be sent down;

watch and pray.