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594- Heir of the Kingdom

Christian Life: Watchfulness

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.