Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet
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Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet,Ev'ry soul a warning give;Whosoever hears the messageMay repent, and turn and live.
Chorus.
Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman,Blow it loud o'er land and sea;God commissions, sound the message!Ev'ry captive may be free.
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Sound it loud o'er ev'ry hill-top,Gloomy shade and sunny plain;Ocean depths repeat the message,Full salvation's glad refrain.
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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.
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Sound it for the heavy laden,Weary, longing to be free;Sound a Saviour's invitation,Sweetly saying, "Come to me."