The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#615

615. Christian, seek not yet repose

1 Christian, seek not yet repose,
Cast thy dreams of ease away;
Thou art in the midst of foes;
Therefore watch and pray.

2 Gird thy heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever, night and day;
Near thee lurks the evil one;
Therefore watch and pray.

3 Listen to thy sorrowing Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
It is he who speaks the word;
Therefore watch and pray.

4 'Twas by watching and by prayer
Holy men of olden day
Won the palms and crowns they'll wear;
Therefore watch and pray.

5 Watch, for thou thy guard must keep;
Pray, for God must speed thy way;
Narrow is the road and steep;
Therefore watch and pray.

Text Information

• First Line: Christian, seek not yet repose
• Author: William H. How
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Warfare and Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: CAPETOWN
• Composer: Filitz
• Meter: 7s & 5
• Key: D Major