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Ye Servants of the Lord

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Ye servants of the Lord,

Each in his office wait,

Observant of His heavenly Word,

And watchful at His gate.

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Let all your lamps be bright,

And trim the golden flame,

Gird up your loins as in His sight,

His coming thus proclaim.

Verse 3

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Watch, 'tis your Lord's command,

And while we speak He's near;

Mark the first signal of His hand,

And ready all appear.

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O happy servant, he,

In such a posture found!

He shall His Lord with rapture see,

And be with honor crowned.