Hymn
Christian! Dost Thou See Them
- Writers
- St. Andrew of Crete, Andrew of Crete
- Translated by
- J. M. Neale
- Meter
- 6.5.6.5 D
Christian, dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the hosts of Midian
Prowl and prowl around?
Christian, up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss;
Smite them, Christ is with thee,
Soldier of the cross.
Christian, dost thou feel them,
How they work within,
Striving, tempting, luring,
Goading into sin?
Christian, never tremble;
Never be down-cast;
Gird thee for the battle,
Watch and pray and fast.
Christian, dost thou hear them,
How they speak thee fair?
Always fast and vigil?
Always watch and prayer?
Christian, answer boldly:
"While I breathe I pray:"
Peace shall follow battle,
Night shall end in day.
Christian! Dost Thou See Them — Text from The New Christian Hymnal, 1929. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/christian-dost-thou-see-them
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote Christian! Dost Thou See Them?
The words of Christian! Dost Thou See Them are credited to St. Andrew of Crete and J. M. Neale; the version here was published in 1929.
Is Christian! Dost Thou See Them public domain?
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What is the meter of Christian! Dost Thou See Them?
Christian! Dost Thou See Them is in 6.5.6.5 D. Hymns in the same meter can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, On Our Way Rejoicing, Summer Suns Are Glowing and At the Name of Jesus.