Verse 1

GOD’S trumpet wakes the slumbering world: Now each man to his post! The red cross banner is unfurled: Who joins the glorious host?

Verse 2

He who, in fealty to the truth, And counting all the cost, Doth consecrate his generous youth He joins the noble host.

Verse 3

He who, no anger on his tongue, Nor any idle boast, Bears steadfast witness against wrong He joins the sacred host.

Verse 4

He who, with calm undaunted will, Ne’er counts the battle lost, But, though defeated, battles still He joins the faithful host.

Verse 5

He who is ready for the cross, The cause despised loves most, And shuns not pain or shame or loss He joins the martyr host.

History of God’s Trumpet Wakes The Slumbering World Now