And hourly watch and pray.

2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain,

And melt in flowing tears!

My weak resistance, ah, how vain!

How strong my foes and fears!

3 O gracious God! in whom I live,

My feeble efforts aid;

Help me to watch, and pray, and strive,

Though trembling and afraid.

4 Increase my faith, increase my hope,