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P. Doddridge, 1702-51.
 * E 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.