This Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations.
Matthew 24:14
Words: Fanny Crosby, in The Gospel Awakening, edited by Francis A. Blackmer (Springfield, Massachusetts: F. A. Blackmer, 1888), number 1.
Music: Loyola William J. Kirkpatrick, 1888 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Wake! and hear the Gospel trumpet,
With a loud and earnest call,
Sounding forth the joyful tidings;
Full salvation free to all.
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Swell the song, proclaim the story,
Let the joyful echo ring;
Jesus died the world to ransom,
Jesus lives, our priest and king.
Wake! and hear the Gospel, telling
What redeeming grace has done;
To a feast of love and mercy,
Jesus welcomes every one.
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Wake! and hear the Gospel mandate,
Fight against the host of sin;
Join the ranks that now are marching,
Precious souls for Christ to win.
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Wake! and hear the Gospel promise,
Unto those that faithful prove,
I will give them life eternal,
They shall dwell with Me in love.
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