1148. A thrilling cry we hear the sound

1 A thrilling cry we hear the sound;
The faithful watchmen lift their voice;
From land to land the world around
It bids the saints rejoice:
Ye pilgrims, rise, break forth and sing
The glorious coming of your King;
The thrilling cry we hear it sound,
"Prepare to meet your Lord."

2 Blow, watchmen, blow the certain sound,
For dark and dangerous is the night;
And daring scoffers gather round
The evil servants smite.
Ye faithful ones the strict watch keep,
With lamps well trimmed, and do not sleep
The thrilling cry, we hear it sound,
"Prepare to meet your Lord."

3 In earth's dark hour God's word gives light,
Its rays dispel the thickening gloom;
The path to glory now is bright
The Bridegroom soon will come.
Then lift your voices, saints, and sing
Your sweetest strains to Zion's King
The thrilling cry we hear it sound,
"Prepare to meet your Lord."

Text Information
First Line: A thrilling cry we hear the sound
Author: Anon.
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Miscellaneous: Old Melodies
Tune Information
Name: HOW FAR FROM HOME?
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Arranged



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