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Longing for the spread of the Gospel
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDXXVIII (1792) Topics: Associations of Christians and churches Spread of the gospel longed for; Spread of the Gospel desired First Line: O'er the gloomy hills of darkness Lyrics: 1 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness,
Look, my soul, be still, and gaze,
All the promises do travail
With a glorious day of grace:
Blessed Jubilee,
Let thy glorious morning dawn.
2 Let the Indian, let the Negro,
Let the rude Barbarian see,
That divine and glorious conquest
Once obtain'd on calvary;
Let the gospel
Loud resound from pole to pole.
3 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness,
Grant them, Lord, the glorious light,
And from eastern coast to western,
May the morning chase the night,
And redemption,
Freely purchas'd, win the day.
4 May the glorious day approaching,
From eternal darkness dawn,
And the everlasting gospel
Spread abroad thy holy name;
All the borders
Of the great Immanuel's land.
5 Fly abroad thou mighty gospel
Win and conquer, never cease;
May thy lasting wide dominions
Multiply, and still increase;
Sway thy sceptre,
Savior, all the world around.
Languages: English
Longing for the spread of the Gospel
The spread of the gospel
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel desired First Line: To distant lands thy gospel send Lyrics: 1 To distant lands thy gospel send,
And thus thy empire wide extend;
To gentile, Turk, and stubborn Jew,
Thou king of grace! salvation shew.
2 Where'er, thy sun, or light arise,
Thy name, O God! immortalize:
May nations yet unborn confess,
Thy wisdom, power, and righteousness. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Languages: English
The spread of the gospel
Great God! the nations of the earth
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #532 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Desire for the spread of the gospel Lyrics: 1 Great God! the nations of the earth
Are by creation thine;
And in thy works, by all beheld,
Thy radiant glories shine.
2 But, Lord, thy greater love has sent
Thy Gospel to mankind,
Unveiling what rich stores of grace
Are treasured in thy mind.
3 Lord! when shall these glad tidings spread
The spacious earth around,
Till ev'ry tribe, and ev'ry soul
Shall hear the joyful sound?
4 O when shall Afric's sable sons
Enjoy the heav'nly word,
And vassals long enslav'd become
The freemen of the Lord?
5 When shall th'untutor'd heathen tribes,
A dark bewilder'd race,
Sit down at our Immanuel's feet,
And learn and feel his grace?
6 Haste, sov'reign mercy, and transform
Their cruelty to love;
Soften the tiger to a lamb,
The vulture to a dove.
7 Smile, Lord, on each divine attempt
To spread the gospel’s rays;
And build, on sin’s demolish'd throne,
The temples of thy praise.
Great God! the nations of the earth
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #617 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the Word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise -
life abundant meant for each -
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share your children's liberty;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity;
with the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
for the work of ministry. Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
O'er those gloomy hills of darkness
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #538 (1828) Meter: Irregular Topics: Prayer for the spread of the gospel Lyrics: 1 O'er those gloomy hills of darkness
Look, my soul, be still, and gaze,
All the promises do travail
With a glorious day of grace;
Blessed Jubilee,
Let thy glorious morning dawn.
2 Let the Indian, let the negro,
Let the rude Barbaian see,
That divine and glorious conquest
Once obtain'd on Calvary;
Let the gospel
Soon resound from pole to pole.
3 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness,
Grant them, Lord, the glorious light,
And from eastern coast to western,
May the morning chase the night;
And redemption,
Freely purchas'd, win the day.
4 May the glorious day approaching,
Thine eternal love proclaim,
And the everlasting gospel,
Spread abroad thy holy name,
O'er the borders
Of the great Immanuel's land.
5 Mighty Saviour, spread thy gospel,
Win and conquer, never cease,
May thy lasting wide dominions
Multiply and still increase;
Sway thy sceptre,
Saviour, all the world around. Scripture: Isaiah 40:4-5
O'er those gloomy hills of darkness
By All Your Saints Still Striving
Author: Jerry D. Godwin; Horatio Nelson, 1823-1913 Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #391 (1995) Topics: Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Daniel 12 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THEODULPH
By All Your Saints Still Striving
Church, Rejoice!
Author: Johann D. Herrnschmidt, 1675-1723; Russell G. Holder Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #631 (1995) Meter: 3.3.7.7.7.7.7.4.4.4.4.7 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Church, rejoice!
Raise your voice,
sing Jehovah’s worthy praise;
extol his name forever;
laud him, our God and Savior;
proclaim to ev'ry nation
the tidings of salvation;
bear the witness
to his greatness;
spread the story
of his glory
to the earth’s remotest bounds.
2 Church, unite
for the right;
let your foes behold your stand;
rebuke them for their error;
inspire with hope and fervor;
declare the Savior’s merit
and how the Holy Spirit
by his power,
ev'ry hour,
will direct us
and protect us
in a world of sin and strife.
3 Church, go forth
o’er the earth;
Christ, your head, has hallowed you,
a chosen bride forever,
adorned now for our Savior;
be strong and be not cheerless,
and may your saints be fearless;
in all places,
with all races,
may that story
of his glory
be the hope of all the world. Scripture: Colossians 1:18-29 Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH, REJOICE!
Church, Rejoice!
God Renew Us by Your Spirit!
Author: John A. Dalles Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #632 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Psalm 69:32 Languages: English Tune Title: RESTORATION
God Renew Us by Your Spirit!
Arise, O Lord, Exalt Thy Grace
Author: Erdmuth Dorothea von Zinzendorf, 1700-1756; William Delamotte, 1718-1743 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #269 (1969) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Arise, O Lord, exalt Thy grace,
Thy precious Gospel spread,
That for the travail of Thy soul
Thou mayst behold Thy seed.
O may Thy knowledge fill the earth;
Increase the number still
Of those who in Thy Word believe
And do Thy holy will.
2 Lord, by Thy Spirit us prepare
To follow Thy command,
To execute Thine utmost aim,
And in Thy presence stand,
As servants willing to be used,
Who in Thy work delight
And offer freely praise and prayer
As incense day and night.
3 Hereto we gladly say, Amen;
We have this truth avowed,
That we in spirit, body, soul
Are bound to serve our God,
Who touched, and drew, and wooed our hearts,
And conquered us by love;
To Him we have engages ourselves.
O may we faithful prove. Languages: English Tune Title: LINDSEY HOUSE
Arise, O Lord, Exalt Thy Grace
You're Our Strength and Motivation
Author: Darryl Bell Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #622 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 You're our strength and motivation,
Christ, you send us out to serve.
We hold back, but your salvation
give us energy and nerve.
You still fill us with your Spirit;
lift us up on eagle's wings.
give your call, we gladly hear it;
in your work our spirit sings.
2 You make us rejoice in serving,
giving strength where we had none;
certain tasks had seemed unnerving,
but you've proven you're the one
who gives gifts of love and power,
confidence and self-control.
Fill us now, this very hour;
help us reach your kingdom's goal.
3 Holy Spirit, you are always
in our hearts and in our lives;
leading both in ease and hard days,
working so that God's love thrives.
Make us all you have intended;
lay our hesitance aside,
help us give till life has ended,
so that Christ is glorified. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
You're Our Strength and Motivation
Christ High-Ascended
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #626 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated,
throned and exalted, victory completed,
death's dread dominion finally defeated,
we are his witnesses.
2 Christ from the Father ev'ry pow'r possessing,
who on his chosen lifted hands in blessing,
sends forth his servants, still in faith confessing,
we are his witnesses.
3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation,
lives now the first-born of the new creation;
to win disciples out of ev'ry nation,
we are his witnesses.
4 Christ in his splendor, all dominion gaining,
Christ with his people evermore remaining,
Christ to all ages gloriously reigning,
we are his witnesses.
5 As at his parting, joy shall banish grieving,
faith in his presence strengthen our believing;
filled with his Spirit, love and power receiving,
we are his witnesses. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Christ High-Ascended
Called by Christ to Love Each Other
Author: Jane Parker Huber Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #627 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 10:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: VESPER HYMN
Called by Christ to Love Each Other
For All the World
Author: Margaret Clarkson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #629 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon Lyrics: 1 For all the world Christ died to purchase pardon,
for all the world, exalted now, he prays;
his risen life avails for all earth's people -
how few yet know his word and walk his ways!
2 With all the world the church must share Christ's message,
his word of light, forgiveness, freedom, grace:
not ours alone the glad release he offers -
his love embraces all his human race.
3 In all our world, wherever God may place us,
at home, abroad, in farthest parts of earth,
our highest joy must be to serve our Savior,
and all we are must speak his pow'r and worth.
4 In all our world - in fact'ry, shop or schoolroom,
in kitchen, boardroom, market, office, mill,
we each must make our witness known with boldness -
God's Spirit works through mortal mind and will.
5 Lord, make us strong to live your gospels fulness,
through sin's long strife, for Christ to take our place,
till all your world shall bow as one before you,
to see, adore, and serve you face to face! Scripture: John 17 Languages: English Tune Title: WELWYN
For All the World
To You, Most Holy Lord
Author: Maurice Frederick Oerter Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #633 (1995) Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 To you, most holy Lord,
we sing with hearts and voices;
in you, with one accord,
your church on earth rejoices!
We bend before your throne,
and humbly chant your praise;
we worship you alone,
whose love has crowned our days.
2 On this, our festal day,
your people here adore you;
we come to sing and pray
and lay our gifts before you.
Your hand has helped us on
through ev'ry passing year;
now, Father, Spirit, Son,
our grateful praises hear!
3 “Go forth in all the earth,” —
your word to us is given:
“Proclaim salvation’s worth
to people under heaven.”
This holy task, O Lord,
your church must quite fulfill;
to us your grace afford,
and mold us to your will.
4 Your faithful servants bless
in all earth's varied places;
your name they all confess
among earth’s many races,
until that day shall come
when multitudes untold
shall find their glorious home
in heav'n’s eternal fold! Scripture: Matthew 24:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET
To You, Most Holy Lord
What Can We Offer Thee, O Lord
Author: John Wesley, 1703-1791; Augustus Gottlieb Spangenberg, 1704-1792 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #265 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 What can we offer Thee, O Lord,
For all the wonders of Thy grace!
Fain would we Thy great Name record,
And worthily set forth Thy praise.
Dear Object of our faith and love,
To Whom our more than all we owe,
Open the fountain from above,
And let it on our spirits flow.
2 So shall our lives Thy power proclaim,
Thy grace for every sinner free,
Till all mankind shall know Thy Name,
Shall all stretch out their hands to Thee,
Open a door, which earth and hell
May strive to shut but strive in vain;
Grant that Thy Word may richly dwell
Among us and our fruit remain!
3 O multiply Thy sowers’ seed,
And fruit we every hour shall bear,
Throughout the world Thy Gospel spread,
Thy everlasting grace declare.
We all, in perfect love renewed,
Shall know the greatness of Thy power,
Stand in the temple of our God
As pillars, and go out no more. Languages: English Tune Title: PILGRIMAGE
What Can We Offer Thee, O Lord
O God, My Faithful God
Author: Johann Heermann; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #615 (1995) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 O God, my faithful God,
O fountain ever flowing,
without whom nothing is,
all perfect gifts bestowing,
grant me a faithful life,
and give me, Lord, within,
commitment free from strife,
a soul unhurt by sin.
2 God, grant me strength to do
with ready heart and willing,
whatever you command,
my calling here fulfilling;
and do it when I ought,
with zeal and joyfulness;
and bless the work I've wrought,
for you must give success.
3 Keep me from saying words
that later need recalling;
guard me, lest idle speech
may from my lips be falling;
but when, within my place,
I must and ought to speak,
then to my words give grace,
lest I offend the weak.
4 When dangers gather round,
still keep me calm and fearless;
help me to bear the cross
when life seems bleak and cheerless,
to overcome my foes
with words and actions kind;
O God, your will disclose,
your counsel let me find.
to live at peace with all. Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26 Languages: English Tune Title: WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT
O God, My Faithful God
O Christians, Haste
Author: Mary A. Thomson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #618 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling Lyrics: 1 O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling,
to tell to all the world that God is light,
that he who made all nations is not willing
one life should perish, lost in shades of night.
Refrain:
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace,
tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.
2 Proclaim to ev'ry people, tongue, and nation
that God, in whom we live and move, is love;
tell how he stooped to save a lost creation,
and died on earth that we might live in love. [Refrain]
3 Give of your own to bear the message glorious;
give of your wealth to speed them on their way;
pour out your soul for them in prayer victorious,
till God shall bring his kingdom's joyful day. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 18:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELIC SONGS (TIDINGS)
O Christians, Haste
We All Are One in Mission
Author: Rusty Edwards Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #620 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 We all are one in mission,
we all are one in call,
our varied gifts united
by Christ, the Lord of all.
A single, great commission
compels us from above
to plan and work together
that all may know Christ's love.
2 We all are called for service
to witness in God's name.
Our ministries are diff'rent,
our purpose is the same:
to touch the lives of others
by God's surprising grace
so ev'ry folk and nation
may feel God's warm embrace.
3 We all behold one vision,
a stark reality:
the author of salvation
was nailed upon a tree.
Yet resurrected justice
gives rise that we may share
free reconciliation
and hope amid despair.
4 Now let us be united
and let our song be heard.
Now let us be a vessel
for God's redeeming word.
We all are one in mission,
we all are one in call,
our varied gifts united
by Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Languages: English Tune Title: ACCORD
We All Are One in Mission
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Author: H. Ernest Nichol Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #621 (1995) Meter: 10.8.8.7 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light.
Refrain:
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noon-day bright;
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.
2 We've a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain]
3 We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who's reigning above
has sent us his Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love. [Refrain]
4 We've a Savior to show to the nations,
who the path of sorrow has trod,
that all of the world's great peoples
might come to the truth of God,
might come to the truth of God. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: MESSAGE
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Rise Up, O Saints of God!
Author: Norman O. Forness Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #628 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Hebrews 12 Languages: English Tune Title: FESTAL SONG
Rise Up, O Saints of God!
Facing a Task Unfinished
Author: Frank Houghton Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #634 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Facing a task unfinished
that drives us to our knees,
a need that, undiminished,
rebukes our slothful ease,
we who rejoice to know you
renew before your throne
the solemn pledge we owe you
to go and make you known.
2 Where other lords beside you
hold their unhindered sway,
where forces that defied you
defy you still today,
with none to heed their crying
for life and love and light,
unnumbered souls are dying
and pass into the night.
3 We bear the torch that flaming
fell from the hands of those
who gave their lives proclaiming
that Jesus died and rose;
ours is the same commission,
the same glad message ours;
fired by the same ambition,
to you we yield our pow'rs.
4 O Father, who sustained them,
O Spirit, who inspired,
Savior, whose love constrained them
to toil with zeal untired,
from cowardice defend us,
from lethargy awake!
Forth on your errands send us
to labor for your sake. Scripture: Matthew 10 Languages: English Tune Title: NYLAND
Facing a Task Unfinished
To distant lands thy gospel send
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H94 (1789) Topics: The Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 To distant lands thy gospel send,
And thus thy empire wide extend:
To Gentile, savage, Turk, and Jew,
Thou King of grace! salvation shew.
2 Where'er thy sun, or light arise,
Thy name, O God! immortalize:
May nations yet unborn confess,
Thy wisdom, pow'r, and righteousness. Languages: English
To distant lands thy gospel send
The Springs of Salvation
Author: Frederick William Foster Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #616 (1995) Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: The springs of salvation from Christ, the Rock Lyrics: 1 The springs of salvation from Christ, the Rock, bursting
and flowing throughout all the world’s wilderness
bring life and salvation to those who are thirsting
to drink from this spring of salvation by grace;
as streams through the desert refresh the ground
and make land once barren with green abound,
the pow'r of his Spirit, our cold hearts o’erflowing,
renews us for service with lives bright and glowing.
2 “I’ll bless you, and you shall be set for a blessing!”
Thus said God, the Lord, to his servant of old;
O may we, in grace and in number increasing,
through work show our faith and in service be bold;
upon your truth founded, we shall not move,
let us ever follow, and fearless prove;
so shall we in doctrine, in word and behavior,
to ev'ryone witness that Christ is our Savior. Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: SPRINGS OF SALVATION
The Springs of Salvation
God of All, Whose Love Surrounds Us
Author: Daniel B. Merrick, Jr. Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #619 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 God of all, whose love surrounds us,
praise we bring you joyfully,
one in heart and one in purpose,
one in Christian love to be.
Lord, awake us to the vision
of a world redeemed and free!
2 You have led us by your Spirit
to accept your kingdom's goal.
Hand in hand with joy advancing,
we are one in heart and soul,
filled by you with one great passion:
that the world may be made whole.
3 Grant us, in the mind's maturing,
your own guidance on our way.
Purge our hearts from hate and envy;
quench the pride that may hold sway;
quicken us with power abundant
for the work we face today.
4 Let us then our service render
witnessing your love for all,
toiling with unceasing fervor,
swift to venture at your call.
Make us in your strength victorious
with our Christ, the Lord of all. Scripture: Romans 15:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: DAWAN MAN AI ALKI BRIRAM
God of All, Whose Love Surrounds Us
Lift High the Cross
Author: George W. Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #623 (1995) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior led Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our captain led,
our King victorious, Jesus Christ, our Head. [Refrain]
2 From north and south, from east and west we raise
in growing unison our song of praise. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain,
draw all the world to seek you once again. [Refrain]
4 Let ev'ry race and ev'ry language tell
of him who saves our lives from death and hell. [Refrain]
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Scripture: John 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Called Together and United
Author: W. Thomas Stapleton Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #624 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel First Line: Called together and united by the Spirit Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
Called Together and United
I Love to Tell the Story
Author: Arabelle Katherine Hankey Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #625 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story,
because I know it's true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else could do.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story;
I'll sing this theme in glory
and tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2 I love to tell the story;
how pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet!
I love to tell the story,
for some have never heard
the message of salvation
from God’s own holy word. [Refrain]
3 I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it, like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
I'll sing the old, old story
that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English Tune Title: HANKEY
I Love to Tell the Story
Good News! Our Christ Has Come!
Author: Sharon M. Benson Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #630 (1995) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL
Good News! Our Christ Has Come!
Thy kingdom come
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel desired First Line: Ascend thy throne, almighty King Lyrics: 1 Ascend thy throne, almighty king,
And spread thy glories all abroad;
Let thine own arm salvation bring,
And be thou known the gracious God.
2 Let millions bow before thy seat,
Let humble mourners seek thy face,
Bring daring rebels to thy feet,
Subdu'd by thy victorious grace.
3 O let the kingdoms of the world
Become the kingdoms of the Lord;
Let saints and angels praise thy name,
Be thou thro' heav'n and earth ador'd. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Languages: English
Thy kingdom come
Souls in Heathen Darkness Lying
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #267 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Souls in heathen darkness lying,
Where no light has broken through;
Souls that Jesus bought by dying,
Whom His soul in travail knew;
Thousand voices,
Thousand voices
Call us o’er the waters blue.
2 Christians, hearken, none has taught them
Of His love so deep and dear;
Of the precious price that bought them;
Of the nail, the thorn, the spear;
Ye who know Him,
Ye who know Him,
Guide them from their darkness drear.
3 Haste, O haste, and spread the tidings
Wide to earth’s remotest strand;
Let no brother’s bitter chidings
Rise against us when we stand
Tell the judgment,
Tell the judgment,
From some far, forgotten land.
4 Lo! the hills for harvest whiten,
All along each distant shore;
Seaward far the islands brighten,
Light of nations, lead us o’er;
When we seek them,
When we seek them,
Let Thy Spirit go before. Languages: English Tune Title: JUDGMENT
Souls in Heathen Darkness Lying
Thy kindom come
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXLV (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Prayer for the spread of the gospel First Line: Ascend thy throne, almighty King Lyrics: 1 Ascend thy throne, almighty King,
And spread thy glories all abroad;
Let thine own arm salvation bring,
And be thou known the gracious God.
2 Let millions bow before thy seat,
Let humble mourners seek thy face,
Bring daring rebels to thy feet,
Subdued by thy victorious grace.
3 O let the kingdoms of the world
Become the kingdoms of the Lord;
Let saints and angels praise thy name,
Be thou thro heav'n and earth ador'd. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Languages: English
Thy kindom come
Thy kindom come
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXLV (1802) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Prayer for the spread of the gospel First Line: Ascend thy throne, almighty King Lyrics: 1 Ascend thy throne, almighty King,
And spread thy glories all abroad;
Let thine own arm salvation bring,
And be thou known the gracious God.
2 Let millions bow before thy seat,
Let humble mourners seek thy face,
Bring daring rebels to thy feet,
Subdued by thy victorious grace.
3 O let the kingdoms of the world
Become the kingdoms of the Lord;
Let saints and angels praise thy name,
Be thou thro heav'n and earth ador'd. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Languages: English
Thy kindom come
The great and glorious gospel light
Hymnal: A Collection of Sacred Hymns, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #121 (1841) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Languages: English
The great and glorious gospel light
Church, Rejoice!
Author: Johann Daniel Herrnschmidt, 1675-1723; Russell G. Holder, 1896-_____ Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #259 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Church, rejoice!
Raise thy voice,
Sing Jehovah’s worthy praise;
Extol His Name forever;
Laud Him, our God and Savior;
Proclaim to every nation
The tidings of salvation;
Bear ye witness
To His greatness;
Spread the story
Of His glory
To the earth’s remotest bound.
2 Church, unite
For the right;
Let thy foes behold thy stand;
Rebuke them for their error;
Inspire with hope and fervor;
Declare the Savior’s merit
And how the Holy Spirit
By His power,
Every hour,
Will direct us
And protect us
In a world of sin and strife.
3 Church, go forth
O’er the earth;
Christ, thy Head, has hallowed thee,
A chosen Bride forever,
Adorned for our Savior;
Be strong and be not cheerless,
And may thy saints be fearless;
In all places,
With all races,
May that story
Of His glory
Be the hope of all the world. Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH, REJOICE
Church, Rejoice!
Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #359 (1920) Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English
Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass
From Greenland's icy mountains
Author: Bishop Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #341 (1920) Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: MISSIONARY
From Greenland's icy mountains
Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning
Author: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #343 (1920) Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: WESLEY
Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning
Hark, the song of jubilee
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #344 (1920) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: THANKSGIVING
Hark, the song of jubilee
Hasten, Lord, the glorious time
Author: Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #346 (1920) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Gospel Spread of the Languages: English Tune Title: INNOCENTS
Hasten, Lord, the glorious time
Christ, Engage Us in Your Mission
Author: Ted Wilde Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #684 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 14:12-24 Languages: English Tune Title: JUDGMENT
Christ, Engage Us in Your Mission
Almighty Lord, Whose Sovereign Right
Author: Evelyn R. Hasse, 1855-1918 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #268 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 Almighty Lord, Whose sovereign right
Extends o’er every nation,
We bless Thee for the gospel light
That brought to us salvation.
And unto Thee we raise our payer
For all in darkness dwelling,
That they with us Thy light may share,
With us Thy praise be telling.
2 As with Thine eyes, Lord, may we see
The world in darkness lying;
And may Thy love the motive be
To save the lost, the dying.
So may our love and faith increase,
Our fervor and devotion;
To speed the messengers of peace
O’er every land and ocean.
3 There evermore be with them, Lord,
And evermore befriend them;
Be Thou their Shield and Great Reward
To succour and defend them.
Prosper their faithful ministry,
Till, in the day appointed,
The kingdoms of the world shall be
The realm of Thine Anointed. Languages: English Tune Title: CONSTANCE
Almighty Lord, Whose Sovereign Right
Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord
Author: John Swertner; Edwin W. Kortz Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #543 (1995) Topics: Spread of the Gospel First Line: Sing hallelujah, praise the Lord! Lyrics: 1 Sing hallelujah, praise the Lord!
Sing with a cheerful voice;
exalt our God with one accord,
and in his name rejoice.
Ne’er cease to sing, O ransomed host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
until in realms of endless light
your praises shall unite.
2 There we to all eternity
shall join th'angelic lays
and sing in perfect harmony
to God our Savior’s praise;
he has redeemed us by his blood,
and made us kings and priests to God;
for us, for us, the Lamb was slain!
Praise ye the Lord! Amen.
3 But not for us alone this news
was brought by Christ our Lord.
'Twas meant for all the world to hear
and thus with one accord
with all God's children everywhere
his name and sign with pride we bear.
To us, to us, this task is giv'n:
to spread God's word. Amen. Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 Languages: English Tune Title: BECHLER
Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #548 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
2 My gracious master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honors of your name.
3 The name of Jesus charms our fears,
and bids our sorrows cease -
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life, and health, and peace.
4 His grace subdues the pow'r of sin;
he sets the pris'ner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me.
5 To God all glory, praise, and love
be now and ever giv'n
by saints below and saints above,
the church in earth and heav'n. Scripture: Psalm 35:28 Languages: English Tune Title: AZMON
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
The Church of Christ, in Every Age
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #694 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spread of the Gospel First Line: The church of Christ, in ev'ry age Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ, in ev'ry age
beset by change, but Spirit-led,
must claim and test her heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
2 Across a world, across the street,
the victims of injustice cry
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live until they die.
3 Then let the servant church arise,
a caring church that longs to be
a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ's humanity.
4 For he alone, whose blood was shed,
can cure the fever in our blood,
and teach us how to share our bread
and feed the starving multitude.
5 We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord,
to care for all, without reserve,
to spread his liberating word. Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Languages: English Tune Title: WAREHAM
The Church of Christ, in Every Age
Great God, the nations of the earth
Hymnal: The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #249 (1833) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Spread of the Gospel
Great God, the nations of the earth
There's But a Small Beginning Made
Author: Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #260 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 There’s but a small beginning made;
The earth is still o’ercast with shade.
Break forth, Thou Sun of righteousness,
With healing beams the nations bless.
2 Whene’er we to mankind proclaim
Thy dying love and precious Name,
Support Thy servants’ weakness, Lord,
By Thy blest Spirit, grace and word.
3 Lord of the harvest, laborers send
Who willing are their live to spend
In scorching heat and chilling cold
To bring the heathen to Thy fold.
4 When all our labor here is o’er,
And when our light shall burn no more,
When our endeavors have an end,
Then let our souls to Thee ascend. Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH
There's But a Small Beginning Made
Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
Author: Henry Hallam Tweedy, 1868-1953 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #261 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARIA
Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fufilling
Author: Mary Ann Thomson, 1834-1923 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #262 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel First Line: O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELIC SONGS
O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fufilling
To Thee, Most Holy Lord
Author: M. F. Oerter, 1864-1943 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #264 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 To Thee, most holy Lord,
We sing with hearts and voices;
In Thee, with one accord,
Thy Church on earth rejoices!
We bend before Thy throne,
And humbly chant Thy praise;
We worship Thee alone,
Whose love hath crowned our days.
2 On this, our festal day,
Thy people here adore Thee;
We come to sing and pray,
And lay our gifts before Thee.
Thy hand hath helped us on
Through every passing year;
Now, Father, Spirit, Son,
Our grateful praises hear!
3 “Go forth in all the earth,”—
Thy word to us is given:
“Proclaim salvation’s worth
To all men under heaven.”
This holy task, O Lord,
Thy Church must quite fulfill;
Do Thou Thy grace afford,
And mold us to Thy will.
4 Thy faithful servants bless
In all remotest places,
Where’er they Thee confess
To earth’s benighted races,
Until that day shall come
When multitudes untold
Shall find their glorious home
In heaven’s eternal fold! Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET
To Thee, Most Holy Lord
From Greenland's Icy Mountains
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #270 (1969) Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: MISSIONARY
From Greenland's Icy Mountains
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