Hymn in 1869 hymnal warning of foes being at the door of their homes who seek plunder and to avenge blood of prophets.
- Type
- Book
- Source
- Unknown LDS
- Hearsay
- Direct
- Reference
Hymn 60 in Sacred Hymns and Spiritual Songs. For The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (13th ed.; London: L.D. Saints' Book Depot, 1869), 73-74
- Scribe/Publisher
- L.D. Saints' Book Depot
- People
- Unknown
- Audience
- Latter-day Saints
PDF- Transcription
1. Up, awake, ye defenders of Zion! The foe's at the door of your homes; Let each heart be the heart of a lion Unyielding and proud as he roams. Remember the wrongs of Missouri Forget not the fate of Nauvoo: When the God-hating foe is before ye, Stand firm, and be faithful and true... 3 Shall we bear with oppression for ever? Shall we tamely submit to the foe, While the ties of our kindred they sever? Shall the blood of the prophets still flow? No! The though sets the heart wildly beating; Our vows at each pulse we renew, Ne'er rest till our foes are retreating, While we remain faithful and true. 4 Though, assisted by legions infernal The plundering wretches advance, With a host from the regions eternal, Soon "the Kingdom" will be independent; In wonder the nations will view The despised ones in glory resplendent; Then let us be faithful and true!
- BHR Staff Commentary
Hymn (1869 hymnal) speaking of how the peoples' deliverance from oppression is near and that the Gentiles will bow beneath the rod of God. Often cited by critics as evidence of how violent the Church was under BY's presidency.
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