The Word of the Faithful Witness
 
1. Come blow the trumpet loudly, and sanctify a fast;
Assemble all the people, and gather them with haste;
All the elders and the children, the bridegroom and the bride;
The ministers of Jesus now intercede with cries: "Now rend your hearts, oh Zion, turn and hearken to His word,
With weeping and with mourning; oh spare Thy people,
Lord!" Humility and pleading, will stem the evil tide;
All blessings will come down to us when God draws nigh. 
 
2. Thus says the One call'd Amen, the Faithful Witness,
True, "Whatever I have promis'd,
I certainly will do.
I began the world's creation, to show my Father's will;
I have a message for you, so listen and be still:
I know your works,
I see them all, you're neither cold nor hot;
I wish that you were either, but tell you that you're not.
You're wretched, poor and naked, yet still my word you doubt;
Because of your lukewarmness,
I will spew you out." 
 
3. "I counsel you to buy now, gold tried within the fire,
A faith that will not fail you, to fill your heart's desire;
And white raiment for your clothing, to hide your nakedness,
My character within you, to shine out and to bless.
And since you have great blindness, that your eyes can see no more,
Anoint your eyes with eyesalve, and open heaven's door.
All whom I love,
I chasten: be zealous and repent;
With earnestness strive for these gifts, do not relent!" 
 
4. "Behold I stand before you, and knock upon your door,
If you can hear, and open, we'll feast on heav'nly store." Yes, this is the truth of Jesus, the message for our time:
That ev'ryone who seeks it, is fill'd with Life divine.
The Latter Rain will fall and then the Loud Cry will be heard;
The end will come soon after, according to His word.
Come quickly, oh Lord Jesus!
With glory and with strength;
Prepare and make us ready; even so, amen! 
 
Text: based on Joel 2:15-17, Revelation 3:14-22
Text: Heinrich Halmen, based on Joel 2:15-17, Revelation 3:14-22