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General Hymns
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NARENZA. (S.M.)
W. H. Havergal, 1793-1870, founded on
In moderate time, dignified 𝅗𝅥 = 72.
Ave, Maria klare (Coln Gesangbuch, 1619).
A higher setting of this tune will be found at Hymn 627.
Note.-This hymn may also be sung to Selma (No. 290).
P. Doddridge, 1702-51.
YE servants of the Lord.
Each in his office wait,
Observant of his heavenly 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 awful 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 servant he,
In such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honour crowned.
5 Christ shall the banquet spread
With his own royal hand,
And raise that faithful servant's head
Amidst the angelic band.
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