The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#866

866. Heir of the Kingdom, O, why dost thou slumber?

1 Heir of the kingdom, O why dost thou slumber?
Why art thou sleeping so near thy blest home?
Wake thee, arouse thee, and gird on thine armor,
Speed, for the moments are hurrying on.

2 Heir of the kingdom, say, why dost thou linger?
How canst thou tarry in sight of the prize?
Up, and adorn thee, the Saviour is coming;
Haste to receive him descending the skies.

3 Earth's mighty nations, in strife and commotion,
Tremble with terror, and sink in dismay;
Listen, 'tis naught but the chariot's loud rumbling;
Heir of the kingdom, no longer delay.

4 Stay not, O stay not for earth's vain allurements!
See how its glory is passing away;
Break the strong fetters the foe hath bound o'er thee;
Heir of the kingdom, turn, turn thee away.

5 Keep the eye single, the head upward lifted;
Watch for the glory of earth's coming King;
Lo! o'er the mountain-tops light is now breaking;
Heirs of the kingdom, rejoice ye and sing.

Text Information

• First Line: Heir of the Kingdom, O, why dost thou slumber?
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Waiting for Christ: Closing Work

Tune Information

• Name: RODMAN
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 11s & 10s
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #1004 or 714.