Alfred H. Miles, ed. The Sacred Poets of the Nineteenth Century. 1907.
By Poems (1836). II. Watch and PrayCharlotte Elliott (17891871)
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Hear thy guardian angel say;
Thou art in the midst of foes;
“Watch and pray.”
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours;
“Watch and pray.”
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one;
“Watch and pray.”
Still they mark each warrior’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim
“Watch and pray.”
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word,
“Watch and pray.”
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down;
“Watch and pray.”