507. Spread, Oh, Spread, Thou Mighty Word

1 Spread, oh, spread, thou mighty Word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord,
Wheresoe'er His breath has giv'n
Life to beings meant for heav'n.

2 Tell them how the Father's will
Made the world and keeps it still,
How His only Son He gave,
Man from sin and death to save.

3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
Who forever doth remove
By His holy sacrifice
All the guilt that on us lies.

4 Tell them of the Spirit giv'n
Now to guide us up to heav'n,
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.

5 Up! The rip'ning fields ye see,
Mighty shall the harvest be;
But the reapers still are few,
Great the work they have to do.

6 Lord of Harvest, let there be
Joy and strength to work for Thee
Till the nations far and near
See Thy light, and learn Thy fear.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Spread, oh, spread, thou mighty Word
Title: Spread, Oh, Spread, Thou Mighty Word
German Title: Walte, walte nah und fern
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858, alt.)
Author: Jonathan F. Bahnmaier (1827, ab.)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Scripture:
Topic: The Church: Missions
Tune Information
Name: HÖCHSTER PRIESTER
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Key: E♭ Major



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