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487 (VIGILATE) 7.7.7.3. 1 Christian, seek not yet repose, Cast thy dreams of ease away; 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 armor on, Wear it ever, night and day; Ambushed lies the evil one:

Watch and pray.

3 When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar 'Twixt me and the peaceful rest, Then, while leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not, I will pilot thee."

Rev. Edward Hopper, 1871

4 Hear the victors who o'ercame;
Still they mark each warrior's way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
"Watch and pray."

5 Hear, above all, hear Thy 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.

Charlotte Elliott, 1839: verse 1, line 2, alt.