Israel, Israel, God is Calling (Blues Version)

Verse 1 (The Call) Israel, Israel, God is calling, Calling you from lands of woe. Babylon the Great is falling, Every tower’s bound to go. Come to Zion, come to Zion, Ere His floods of anger flow. Come to Zion, come to Zion, Ere His floods of anger flow. (Organ swells, choir hums “come to Zion.”) Verse 2 (The Awakening) Israel, Israel, God is speaking, Hear your great Deliverer’s voice. Now a glorious morn is breaking, For the people of His choice. Come to Zion, come to Zion, And within her walls rejoice. Come to Zion, come to Zion, And within her walls rejoice. (Blues guitar riff between repeats.) Verse 3 (The Descent) Israel, angels are descending, From celestial worlds on high. They’re extending pow’r to mortals, So the Saints can homeward fly. Come to Zion, come to Zion, For your coming Lord is nigh. Come to Zion, come to Zion, For your coming Lord is nigh. (Choir call: “He’s coming soon!” Organ run.) Verse 4 (The Conviction) Israel, Israel, can you linger, Still in error’s shadowed ways? Mark how judgment’s steady finger, Warns against those vain delays. Come to Zion, come to Zion, Zion’s walls shall ring with praise. Come to Zion, come to Zion, Zion’s walls shall ring with praise! Bridge (Choir Build) Come now, children, don’t you wait, Leave behind the city gate. He’s calling home, He’s calling loud, Stand up strong, be heaven-bound! Final Chorus (Full Gospel Power) Come to Zion, come to Zion! Hear His trumpet sound today! Come to Zion, come to Zion! He’s calling you — don’t turn away. (Band slows slightly for the last refrain) Come to Zion, come to Zion! Zion’s walls shall ring with praise. Come to Zion, come to Zion! Give Him glory all your days. (Organ and guitar sustain on final chord — choir holds “praise.”)