The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1245

1245. Watchman, blow the gospel 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 triumpet, 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
• Author: Dr. H. L. Gilmour
• Refrain First Line: Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 33:4-5
• Topic: Bible Songs: Missionary Songs

Tune Information

• Name: BLOW THE TRUMPET
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
• Key: B♭ Major