Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #757 (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Year C Proper 14 Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord,
each for his coming wait,
observant of his heav'nly word,
and watchful at his gate.
2 Let all your lamps be bright,
and trim the golden flame;
gird up your loins as in his sight,
for awesome is his name.
3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command,
and while we speak, he's near;
mark the first signal of his hand,
and ready all appear.
4 O happy servants they,
in such a posture found,
who share their Saviour's triumph day,
with joy and honour crowned.
5 Christ shall the banquet spread
with his own royal hand,
and raise each faithful servant's head
amid th'angelic band. Scripture: Luke 12:35 Languages: English Tune Title: NARENZA
Ye servants of the Lord