594   Heir of the Kingdom




[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 Savior 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 nought 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 mountaintops light is now breaking;
Heirs of the kingdom rejoice ye and sing.