1  Christian, seek not yet repose,

    Hear thy gracious Savior say;

    Thou are in the midst of foes:

       Watch and pray.

 2  Principalities and powers,

    Mustering their 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 help may be sent down:

       Watch and pray.