Christ in Song ‎#679

679. 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 Earth's mighty nations, in strife and commotion,
Tremble with terror, and sink in dismay;
Listen, 'tis naught but the chariot's loud rumbling;
Heir of the kingdom, no longer delay.

3 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.

4 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;
Heir of the kingdom, rejoice ye and sing.

Text Information

• First Line: Heir of the kingdom, O why dost thou slumber?
• Title: Heir of the Kingdom
• Author: Anon.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Home Eternal: Waiting for Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RODMAN
• Composer: L. Mason
• Meter: 11s & 10s.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.