Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Vainly through night's weary hours
Topic: The New Life/Trust and Joy
Writer: <no first name given> Lyte
Composer:
Meter: 8s and 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 783
Page Number: 457, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsVainly through night's weary hours,
Keep we watch lest foes alarm
Vain our bulwarks, and our towers,
But for God's protecting arm.
Vain were all or toil and labor,
Did not God that labor bless;
Vain, without his grace and favor,
Every talent we possess.
Vainer still the hope of heaven
That on human strength relies;
But to him shall help be given
Who in humble faith applies.
Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed,
He shall grant us peace and rest:
Ne'er was suppliant disappointed
Who through Christ his prayer addressed.