The Cyber Hymnal ‎#323

323. Awake! for the Trumpet Is Sounding!

1. Awake! for the trumpet is sounding!
Awake to its call, and obey!
The voice of our Leader cries, Onward!
Oh, let us no longer delay!

Refrain
No truce while the foe is unconquered;
No laying the armor down!
No peace till the battle is ended,
And victory wins the crown!

2. Then gird on the sword of the Spirit,
With helmet, and breastplate, and shield;
And valiantly follow your captain,
Determined you never will yield! [Refrain]

3. Then forward! O army of Zion,
With hearts that are loyal and brave!
Stand firm by the cross and its banner;
And rest in the Mighty to save! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Awake! for the trumpet is sounding
• Title: Awake! for the Trumpet Is Sounding!
• Author: Fanny Jane Crosby (1871)
• Refrain First Line: No truce while the foe is unconquered
• Language: English
• Source: Pure Gold for the Sunday School, by Robert Lowry (New York: Biglow & Main Company, 1871)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Awake! for the trumpet is sounding]
• Composer: William Fiske Sherwin
• Incipit: 51111 11313 43321
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain