Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: On Joyful Wing #25 (1886) Hymnal Title: On Joyful Wing Refrain First Line: Hark! ‘tis the Master calls Lyrics: 1 Care for the desolate,
Homeless and cold,
Out in a wilderness,
Far from the fold.
Refrain:
Hark! ‘tis the Master calls,
Hear and obey:
Care for the perishing,—
Seek them today.
2 Go to them lovingly,
Go in his name;
Oh, what a blessed work,
Souls to reclaim! [Refrain]
3 Plead with them patiently, —
Faith cannot fail;
Pray for them earnestly,—
Prayer will prevail. [Refrain]
4 Leave not the work undone,—
Toil with your might;
“Rest after labor comes,
Morn after night.” [Refrain] Tune Title: [Care for the desolate]
Care for the Desolate