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STILL THE TRUMPET SOUNDS

5/31/2018

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​                               STILL THE TRUMPET SOUNDS


                                           Many men have started
                                   on their journey
                                   down the open road
                                   but the blistering sun
                                   has parched their souls
                                   and they have gone astray

                                 
 Many have travelled long
                                   down the open road
                                   rapidly and surefooted
                                   while the path was smooth
                                   but lo, the rocks and stones
                                   have forced them turn away
                             
                                   Many have sought

                                   the thorny comfort
                                   of deceitful riches
                                   and the beautiful life
                                   causing their good fruit
                                   to wither and decay
                           

                                   And still the trumpet sounds
                                   for men and women
                                   like you and me
                                   to give of our best
                                   to give of our all
                                   and to point the stranger home

                                   Aye, still the trumpet sounds
                                   for stout hearts                                              
                                   and gentle souls
                                   courage and love to show
                                   for pilgrims coming after
                                   the King's way for to go

                                   And still the trumpet sounds
                                   raise up your heads and listen
                                   for the tones are clear
                                   and the notes are pure
                                   oh help some soul
                                   down the open road
                                   help him now, today

                                   (Written on January 8, 1976 #117.
​                                   The "thorny" verse and the "King's
                                   way" line were written and added
                                   on May 31, 2018)
                     













                                                                         
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