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Text Based On Ephesians Chapter 5 (KJV)
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest,
and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give
thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly,
not as fools, but as wise,
(Public Domain)
Words: Anonymous.
Music: Lowell Mason: 1792-1872
Rodman (11.10.11.10.) v5/Bb
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 armour,
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 Saviour 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 naught 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 mountain tops light is now breaking;
Heirs of the kingdom, rejoice ye and sing.
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