There's a solemn call from the voiceless dead

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There's a solemn call from the voiceless dead

Author: Tillit S. Teddlie
Tune: [There's a solemn call from the voiceless dead]
Published in 2 hymnals

Representative Text

1 There's a solemn call from the voiceless dead,
To the soul in sin reposed;
'Tis an awful cry from a soul condemned,
With the door of mercy closed.

Chorus:
Will the door be closed?
Will the door of mercy be closed?
When you stand before God in the judgment,
Will the door of mercy be closed?

2 Are you drifting on from the Father's house
To the darts of sin exposed?
To the sad, sad night of remorse and gloom,
With the door of mercy closed? [Chorus]

3 Will you turn away from the downward course,
Where death is self-imposed?
Will you turn to God, or reject His love?
Will the door for you be closed? [Chorus]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #208

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Author: Tillit S. Teddlie

Tillit Sidney Teddlie was born on June 3, 1885 at Swan, Texas. He was a leader in the Churches of Christ denomination in the 20th Century. In addition to singing schools which he taught for 61 years, he also preached and taught across Texas and the southwest. For one period of time (two years) he sang only with Foy E. Wallace, Jr., (a well-known, conservative Churches of Christ preacher around World War II) while they conducted meetings across the country. Teddlie was honored by many people in many places. On June 2, 1985, 630 churches across the land proclaimed Sunday “Tillit S. Teddlie Day” and sang his songs. Teddlie had composed 130 songs and published 14 song books. One of his song books, "Golden Harvest Hymns" included 100 of… Go to person page >

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