John Poage Campbell 1806
Amzi Chapin 1805
Only the first verse and chorus are in The Sacred Harp, and the subsequent verses below are lightly edited from the original poem.
Keith Murphy: Clamanda
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Say, now ye lovely social band Who walk the way to Canaan’s land; Ye who have fled from Sodom’s plain, Say do you wish to turn again? Chorus: O have you ventured to the field, Well armed with helmet, sword and shield? And shall the world, with dread alarms, Compel you now to ground your arms? Beware distraction’s siren song; Alas! it cannot soothe you long; It cannot quiet Jordan’s wave, Nor cheer the dark and silent grave. O let your thoughts delight to soar Where earth and time shall be no more; Explore the joy utopia yields, And pluck the fruit that Canaan’s fields. There see the glorious hosts on wing, And hear the fiery seraphs sing! The shining ranks in order stand, Or move like lightning at command.