Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#400

400. Hark, the voice of Jesus calling

1 Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
"Who will go and work to-day?
Fields are white, and harvests waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the Master calleth,
Rich reward He offers free;
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I, O Lord, send me"?

2 If you cannot cross the ocean,
And the heathen lands explore,
You can find the heathen nearer,
You can help them at your door;
If you cannot give your thousands,
You can give the widow's mite,
And the least you give for Jesus
Will be precious in His sight.

3 If you cannot be the watchman
Standing high on Zion's wall,
Pointing out the path to heaven,
Offering life and peace to all,
With your prayers and with your bounties
You can do what Heaven demands;
You can be like faithful Aaron
Holding up the prophet's hands.

4 Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do,"
While the souls of men are dying,
And the Master calls for you;
Take the task He gives you gladly;
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
"Here am I, O Lord, send me."

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, the voice of Jesus calling
• Author: Dr. D. March, 1816-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Consecration: Of Self; Call: To Service; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Decision: Call to; Self-Dedication; Service: Of Christ; Master's Call

Tune Information

• Name: LUX EOI
• Composer: Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: D Major