Laudes Domini ‎#342

342. "Watch"

1 My soul, be on thy guard,
Ten thousand foes arise;
And hosts of sin are pressing hard
To draw thee from the skies.

2 Oh, watch, and fight, and pray!
The battle ne'er give o'er;
Renew it boldly every day,
And help divine implore.

3 Ne'er think the victory won,
Nor lay thine armor down;
Thine arduous work will not be done,
Till thou obtain thy crown.

4 Fight on, my soul, till death
Shall bring thee to thy God!
He'll take thee at thy parting breath,
Up to his blest abode.

Text Information

• First Line: My soul be on thy guard
• Title: "Watch"
• Author: George Heath
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Courage and Cheer; Christians: Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Hope: Under Despondency; Soldier, Christian; Watchfulness

Tune Information

• Name: LABAN
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: C Major