Awake, for the voice of Jesus calls:
"Arm for the rights of Soul,
And rise with me from the error of thought
That bellef of sin and death has brought,
For I lead to the heavenly goal!
"Have I not opened and shown the way?
Then why do ye stand and wait,
When the Angel of Truth—whose shining wings
Are laden with Life,—which always sings,
Gives freely to all at the gate?
"I am the fountain that never fails!
Then come ye thirsty and drink;
For my cup, Resurrection engraven all o'er,
Is filled with Life from the heavenly shore,
My arm outstretched to the brink."
Oh loving words, oh tender and true,
How ye tell to all the world,
His upraised Life is the beacon-light,
Displaying the banner of Truth and Right,
The grandest ever unfurled;
For it floats Redemption on every breeze,
Redemption and Love for all;
And the angels chant it to every ear,
For those who will understanding hear,
The loving Christ and his call.
