CPWI Hymnal ‎#45

45. Ye servants of the Lord

1 Ye servants of the Lord,
each in his office wait,
observant of his heavenly word,
and watchful at his gate.

2 Let all your lamps be bright,
and trim the golden flame;
gird up your loins as in his sight,
for awful is his name.

3 Watch! 'Tis your Lord's command,
and while we speak, he's near;
mark the first signal of his hand,
and ready all appear.

4 O happy servant he
in such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
and be with honour crowned.

5 Christ shall the banquet spread
with his own royal hand,
and raise that faithful servant's head
amid the angelic band.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye servants of the Lord
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Matthew 24:42
  ;
  Mark 13:35
  ;
  Luke 21:36
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: NARENZA
• Composer: Johann Leisentrit, 1527-1586 (1587)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: B♭ Major