“Thief in the Night,” featuring Gable Price, is the twelfth and final track on Josiah Queen’s album Mt. Zion. The song is a collaboration that serves as a powerful concluding statement, exploring themes of urgency, vigilance, and the anticipation of a significant event. The lyrics convey a sense of immediacy and the importance of being prepared for the future. The track’s narrative is a call to be awake and ready, using the “thief in the night” metaphor to describe an unexpected return. The collaboration with Gable Price brings a compelling energy to this conclusive piece.
The musical arrangement of “Thief in the Night” is energetic and rhythmic, a fitting end to the album. The song features a driving bassline and dynamic guitar work that give it a raw, rock-infused sound. The vocals from both Queen and Price are spirited, delivering the urgent message with conviction. This track serves as a final, assertive declaration on the album, leaving listeners with a sense of purpose and a call to action. It is a memorable closing statement that synthesizes the album’s themes of faith, readiness, and hope.