Stock, Sarah Geraldina, born Dec. 27, 1838, has devoted much time to literature with special reference to Mission work and Sunday Schools. Her prose publications include Lessons on Israel in Egypt, &c, 1874; The Child's Life of our Lord, 1879; Bible Stories from the Old Testament, &c, 1882, and others. Her hymns in common use include:—
1. A debtor! For the love of God unbounded. Missions. Written for the Church Missionary Almanack, 1878, and also issued as a C. M. S. leaflet.
2. Behind and Before. Departure of Missionaries. Written for India's Women, and sung for the first time at the dismissal of Church of England Zenana missionaries, Sep. 30, 1887. Since issued as a C. M. S. leaflet.
3. Called to Thy service, Lord. H… Go to person page >
Someone shall go at the Masters word
Over the sea to the lands afar,
Telling to those who have never heard
What His wonderful mercies are.
Shall it be youshall it be I?
Who shall haste to tell what we know so well?
Shall you? Shall I?
Tune Title: [Someone shall go at the Master's word]First Line: Someone shall go at the Master's wordComposer: Sarah Geraldine Stock, 1838-1898Incipit: 32117 65655 65232Key: A Major