368   Watchman Blow the Gospel Trumpet




[1]
Watchman blow the gospel trumpet
Every soul a warning give;
Whosoever hears the message
May repent and turn and live.

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

[2]
Sound it loud o er every hilltop
Gloomy shade and sunny plain;
Ocean depths repeat the message
Full salvation s glad refrain.

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

[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.

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

[4]
Sound it for the heavy laden
Weary longing to be free;
Sound a Savior s invitation
Sweetly saying "Come to me."

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