Watchman
The sounding of the watchmen that the enemy is near
Should strike within the hearts of men a note of solemn fear
Not fear for the destruction that the enemy will bring
But fear in their departure they've denied their Sovereign King
Departure from the daily time they could have spent with Him
Who made an opportunity each day to be with them
To give them preparation for the battle that would come
As spoken in the scriptures by the One Who holds the sum
Of all that will be needed to defend the Truth of God
As written in the hearts of those who faithfully have trod
The path of His direction leading all who will from Him
Accept the Word of promise He has written just for them
But many have forgotten what God went through here on earth
To give us that salvation born of God in our rebirth
And giving to the earthly have pursued the lusts of men
Who focus not on heaven but their endless rounds of sin
That keep them from the Sovereign Lord of this great universe
Bemused by those attractions that will blind and even worse
Persuade in us fault finding of the very Truth we loved
When first we were converted to that Truth we've speaking of
That Truth that's not just written but is lived in every soul
Who holds the faith of Jesus as their final perfect goal
That faith that's never doubtful of the purpose that they see
Displayed within the Bible written there for you and me
To make us wise and ready when we hear the watchman's call
To rally to the battle willing there to give our all
Because we love that Person Who gave all that He could give
To give us His assurance that with Him we'd ever live
Not just as chosen people but as witnesses and kings
And priests within that Kingdom where the host of angels sing
The praises of our Maker Who created us to be
One people cleansed and holy by the Lamb of Calvary
Who will be coming shortly in His glory here to find
His people who've been faithful in their heart and soul and mind
And with the strength of angels won the battle for the Lord
Because they never stumbled in the Truth that they adored
Ezekiel 3:17-21; John 1:1-4; Psalm 103:19-22
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