Radiant Songs ‎#51

51. Awake! Go Forth!

1 Awake, awake! the trumpet sounds the call,
Go forth, go forth! the summons is to all.
The foe is near, with forces great and strong;
Then hasten to the battle ground, to strive with wrong.

Chorus:
Awake, awake! ye sons of day
The holy war is raging, help the foe to stay!
Go forth, go forth, and join the zealous band,
To fight for truth and freedom, and our soul's home-land.

2 Awake, awake! the peaceful leave behind,
Go forth, go forth, ye men of willing mind;
Your standard raise, unfurl it to the breeze,
Till every enemy of truth your motto sees. [Chorus]

3 Awake, awake! nor halt in all the plain,
Go forth, go forth, the victory to gain;
The foe will flee before the chosen few
That answer every summons where there's work to do. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, awake! the trumpet sounds the call
• Title: Awake! Go Forth!
• Author: F. G. Burroughs
• Refrain First Line: Awake, awake! ye sons of day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1891

Tune Information

• Name: [Awake, awake! the trumpet sounds the call]
• Composer: H. L. Gilmour
• Incipit: 55313 53515 44272