406. Christian, Dost Thou See Them?

1 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,
In the strength that cometh,
By the holy cross.

2 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 battle,
Watch and pray and fast.

3 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.

4 "Well I know thy trouble,
O my servant true:
Thou art very weary;
I was weary too.
But that toil shall make thee
Some day all mine own,
And the end of sorrow
Shall be near my throne."

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Christian, dost thou see them
Title: Christian, Dost Thou See Them?
Author: Andrew of Crete, 660-732
Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Ancient Hymns; Conflict; Historical (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Key: E♭ Major



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