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Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire

Author: C. A. von Bogatzky Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #116 (1913) Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire The watchmen of the Church’s youth, Who faced the foe’s envenomed ire, Who witnessed day and night Thy truth, Whose voices loud are ringing still, And bringing hosts to know Thy will. 2 Lord, let our earnest prayers be heard, The prayer Thy Son hath bid us pray, For lo, Thy children’s hearts are stirred In every land in this our day, To cry with fervent soul to Thee, O help us, Lord! so let it be! 3 O haste to help, ere we are lost! Send preachers forth, in spirit strong, Armed with Thy Word, a dauntless host, Bold to attack the rule of wrong; Let them the earth for Thee reclaim, Thy heritage, to know Thy Name. 4 Would there were help within our walls! O let Thy Spirit come again, Before whom every barrier falls, And now once more shine forth as then! O rend the heavens and make us free! Come, Lord, and bring us back to Thee! 5 And let Thy Word have speedy course, Through every land be glorified, Till all the heathen know its force, And fill Thy churches far and wide; Wake Israel from her sleep, O Lord, And spread the conquests of Thy Word! 6 The Church's desert paths restore; Let stumbling-blocks that in them lie Hinder Thy Word henceforth no more: Error destroy, and heresy, And let Thy Church, from hirelings free, Bloom as a garden fair to Thee! Tune Title: [Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire]

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

Author: I. Watts Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #117 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To Him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown His head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. 4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns; The prisoners leap to burst his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Tune Title: [Jesus shall reign where'er the sun]

Through midnight gloom from Macedon

Author: S. J. Stone Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #118 (1913) Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 Through midnight gloom from Macedon The cry of myriads as of one, The voiceful silence of despair, Is eloquent in awful prayer, The soul’s exceeding bitter cry, "Come o’er and help us, or we die." 2 How mournfully it echoes on! For half the earth is Macedon; These brethren to their brethren call, And by the Love which loved them all, And by the whole world’s Life they cry, "O ye that live, behold we die!" 3 By other sounds the world is won Than that which wails from Macedon; The roar of gain is round it rolled, Or men unto themselves are sold, And cannot list the alien cry, "O hear and help us, lest we die." 4 Yet with that cry from Macedon, The very car of Christ rolls on; "I come; who would abide My day In yonder wilds prepare My way; My voice is crying in their cry; Help ye the dying, lest ye die." 5 Jesus, for men of Man the Son, Yea, Thine the cry from Macedon; O by the kingdom and the power And glory of Thine advent hour, Wake heart and will to hear their cry; Help us to help them, lest we die. Tune Title: [Through midnight gloom from Macedon]

Spread, O spread, thou mighty word

Author: J. F. Bahnmaier Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #119 (1913) Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 Spread, O spread, thou mighty word, Spread the kingdom of the Lord, Wheresoe'er His breath has given Life to beings meant for heaven. 2 Tell them how the Father's will Made the world, and keeps it still, How He sent His Son to save All who help and comfort crave. 3 Tell of our Redeemer's love, Who for ever doth remove By His holy sacrifice All the guilt that on us lies. 4 Tell them of the Spirit given Now to guide us up to heaven, Strong and holy, just and true, Working both to will and do. 5 Word of life, most pure and strong, Lo, for Thee the nations long; Spread, till from its dreary night All the world awakes to light. 6 Up! The ripening fields ye see, Mighty shall the harvest be; But the reapers still are few, Great the work they have to do. 7 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. Tune Title: [Spread, O spread, thou mighty word]

From Greenland's icy mountains

Author: R. Heber Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #120 (1913) Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's bright fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown; The heathen in their blindness Bow down to wood and stone. 3 Can we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to those benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole: Till o’er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign! Tune Title: [From Greenland's icy mountains]

Hark! the voice of Jesus crying

Author: D. March Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #121 (1913) Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 Hark! the voice of Jesus crying, "Who will go and work today? Fields are white, and harvests waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away?" Loud and long the Master calleth, Rich reward He offers thee: Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I; send me, 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 a 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; send me, send me." Tune Title: [Hark! the voice of Jesus crying]

O God of God! O Light of light!

Author: John Julian Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #122 (1913) Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 O God of God! O Light of light! Thou Prince of Peace, Thou King of kings, To Thee, where angels know no night The song of praise forever rings: To Him Who sits upon the throne, The Lamb once slain for sinful men, Be honor, might; all by Him won; Glory and praise! Amen, Amen. 2 Deep in the prophets' sacred page, Grand in the poets' wingèd word, Slowly in type, from age to age, Nations beheld their coming Lord; Till through the deep Judean night Rang out the song, "Good-will to men!" Hymned by the first-born sons of light, Re-echoed now, "Good-will!" Amen. 3 That life of truth, those deeds of love, That death of pain, 'mid hate and scorn; These all are past, and now above, He reigns our King! once crowned with thorn. Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates; So sang His hosts, unheard by men; Lift up your heads, for you He waits. We lift them up! Amen, Amen! 4 Nations afar, in ignorance deep; Isles of the sea, where darkness lay; These hear His voice, they wake from sleep, And throng with joy the upward way. They cry with us, "Send forth Thy light," O Lamb, once slain for sinful men; Burst Satan's bonds, O God of might; Set all men free! Amen, Amen! 5 Sing to the Lord a glorious song, Sing to His Name, His love forth tell; Sing on, heaven's hosts, His praise prolong; Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell; Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain; From angels, praise; and thanks from men; Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign, Glory and power! Amen, Amen! Tune Title: [O God of God! O Light of light!]

Thou, whose almighty word

Author: J. Marriott Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #123 (1913) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 Thou, whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight: Hear us, we humbly pray, And where the gospel day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light! 2 Thou who didst come to bring On Thy redeeming wing, Healing and sight, Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind, Oh now, to all mankind, Let there be light! 3 Spirit of truth and love, Life-giving, holy Dove, Speed forth Thy flight; Move on the waters' face Spreading the beams of grace, And in earth's darkest place, Let there be light! 4 Holy and blessed Three, Glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might; Boundless as ocean's tide, Rolling in fullest pride, Through the world, far and wide, Let there be light! Tune Title: [Thou, whose almighty word]

Arise, O God, and shine

Author: W. Hurn Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #124 (1913) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 Arise, O God, and shine, In all Thy saving might, And prosper each design To spread Thy glorious light; Let healing streams of mercy flow, That all the earth Thy truth may know. 2 Bring distant nations near, To sing Thy glorious praise; Let every people hear And learn Thy holy ways! Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause, And govern by Thy righteous laws! 3 Put forth Thy glorious power, That Gentiles all may see, And earth present her store In converts born to Thee; God, our own God, His Church will bless, And fill the world with righteousness. 4 To God the only wise, The one immortal King, Let Hallelujahs rise From every living thing: Let all that breathe, on every coast, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Tune Title: [Arise, O God, and shine]

O Spirit of the living God!

Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #125 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God! In all the fullness of Thy grace, Where’er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race! 2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love, To preach the reconciling word; Give power and unction from above, Whene’er the joyful sound is heard. 3 Be darkness, at Thy coming, light! Confusion, order in Thy path! Souls without strength inspire with might; Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 O Spirit of the Lord! prepare All the round earth her God to meet; Breathe Thou abroad, like morning air, Till hearts of stone begin to beat. 5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh The triumphs of the cross record; The name of Jesus glorify, Till every kindred call Him Lord. 6 God from eternity hath willed All flesh shall His salvation see: So be the Father’s love fulfilled, The Savior’s sufferings crowned through Thee. Tune Title: [O Spirit of the living God!]