Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet

Verse 1

Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet,

Every soul a warning give;

Whosoever hears the message

May repent, and, turn and live.

Verse 2

Sound it loud o'r every hilltop,

Gloomy shade and sunny plain;

Ocean depths repeat the message,

Full salvation's glad refrain.

Refrain

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

Verse 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

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

Verse 4

Sound it for the heavy laden,

Weary, longing to be free;

Sound a Savior's invitation,

Sweetly saying, "Come to me."

Refrain

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