Text Source: Bachofen's Musikalisches Hallelujah, Zurich, Switzerland, 1767 Composer: Hans Georg Nägeli (1773-1836)
1. Call and cry, ye watchmen, boldly; Call aloud and spare them not! Jesus wants a faithful witness; Teachers not confessing Jesus Have stern judgment as their lot. Call and cry, ye watchmen, boldly; Call aloud and spare them not.
2. Truly stones could not help crying If the watchmen’s call would cease, And the very rocks about us, Ev’ry one a crying witness Could no longer hold their peace. Truly stones could not help crying If the watchmen’s call would cease!
3. Therefore rise, all ye, His servants; For Elijah’s spirit pray! If as Lord ye would address Him, Faithfully ye must confess Him, And His holy will obey! Therefore rise, all ye, His servants; For Elijah’s spirit pray!
4. Speak the gospel of salvation Boldly in the wilderness! In the Saviour’s blood there’s healing. Grace and pardon He’s revealing To the sinner in distress. Speak the gospel of salvation Boldly in the wilderness!