Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#368

368. Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet

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

Refrain
Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman,
Blow it loud o’er land and sea;
God commissions, sound the message!
Every captive may be free.

2 Sound it loud oér every hilltop,
Gloomy shade and sunny plain;
Ocean depths repeat the message,
Full salvation’s glad refrain. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

4 Sound it for the heavy laden,
Weary, longing to be free;
Sound a Savior’s invitation,
Sweetly saying, “Come to me.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet, Every soul a warning give
• Title: Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet
• Author: H. L. Gilmour (1894)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.Ref.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christian Church: Mission of the Church

Tune Information

• Name: [Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet, Every soul a warning give]
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.Ref.
• Incipit: 12153 51367 17132
• Key: g minor