Christ in Song ‎#683

683. Blow the Trumpet

1 Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet,
Ev'ry soul a warning give;
Whosoever hears the message
May repent, and turn, and live.

Chorus:
Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman,
Blow it loud o'er land and sea;
God commissions, sound the message!
Ev'ry captive may be free.

2 Sound it loud o'er ev'ry hilltop,
Gloomy shade, and sunny plain;
Ocean depths repeat the message,
Full salvation's glad refrain. [Chorus]

3 Sound it in the hedge and highway,
Earth's dark spots where exiles roam;
Let it tell all things are ready,
Father waits to welcome home. [Chorus]

4 Sound it for the heavy laden,
Weary, longing to be free.
Sound a Saviour's invitation,
Sweetly saying, "Come to me." [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet
• Title: Blow the Trumpet
• Author: Dr. H. L. Gilmour
• Refrain First Line: Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.