When Christians Vote

1 There’s a time that’s coming at last,
Oh! hasten the long looked for day,
When the rum fiend no shackles can cast
For all Christians will vote as they pray.

Chorus:
In the sweet bye and bye
We shall welcome that beautiful day,
In the sweet bye and bye
When all Christian shall vote as they pray.

2 When the fire shall go out at the still,
And the worm shall be taken away,
And its ruins give place to the mill,
Making bread that doth hunger allay. [Chorus]

3 And the prison shall close every door,
And the poorhouse tenantless stand;
When the dram-shops shall darken no more
The dear homes of our beautiful land. [Chorus]

4 When the Church and the State shall arise,
In the strength of their virtue and might
And improve every moment that flies,
In their daring to vote for the right. [Chorus]


Source: Gold Tried in the Fire: suitable for church, Sunday school, revival meetings, missionary and rescue work #197