Christian, seek not yet repose (William Henry Monk)

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• (Posted 2022-06-07)  CPDL #69624:       

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-06-07).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 49 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: The hymn with four-part harmony and underlaid words in the version published in Hymns Ancient & Modern

• (Posted 2016-11-18)  CPDL #41914:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2016-11-18).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 25 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

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Title: Christian, seek not yet repose
Composer: William Henry Monk
Tune: Vigilate
Lyricist: Charlotte Elliott

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn   Meter: 77. 73

Language: English
Instruments: Organ

First published:
Description: A descant to the hymn can be found here.

Original text and translations

English text

1  Christian, seek not yet repose; Hear thy guardian angel say, 'Thou art 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 armour 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 proclaim, 'Watch and pray.' 5  Hear, above all, hear the 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.