1O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling,to tell to all the world that God is light,that he who made all nations is not willingone soul should perish, lost in shades of night. RefrainPublish glad tidings, tidings of peace;tidings of Jesus, redemption and release. 2Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nationthat God, in whom they live […]
1O where are the reapers that garner inThe sheaves of the good from the fields of sin?With sickles of truth must the work be done,And no one may rest till the “harvest home.” RefrainWhere are the reapers? O who will comeAnd share in the glory of the “harvest home”?O who will help us to garner
1Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen,tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. RefrainRescue the perishing, care for the dying;Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting,waiting the penitent child to
1Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet,Every soul a warning give;Whosoever hears the messageMay repent, and, turn and live. RefrainBlow the trumpet, trusty watchman,Blow it loud o’er land and sea;God commissions, sound the message!Every captive may be free. 2Sound it loud oér every hilltop,Gloomy shade and sunny plain;Ocean depths repeat the message,Full salvation’s glad refrain. 3Sound it
1Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness,Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve,Waiting for the harvest and the time of reaping –We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves. RefrainBringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,We shall come
1Christ for the world we sing,the world to Christ we bring,with loving zeal;the poor, and them that mourn,the faint and overborne,sinsick and sorrow-worn,whom Christ doth heal. 2Christ for the world we sing,the world to Christ we bring,with fervent prayer;the wayward and the lost,by restless passions tossed,redeemed at countless cost,from dark despair. 3Christ for the world
1Lift Him up, ’tis He that bids you,Let the dying look and live;To all weary, thirsting sinners,Living waters will He give;And though once so meek and lowly,Yet the Prince of heaven was He;And the blind, who grope in darkness,Through the blood of Christ shall see. RefrainLift Him up, the risen Savior,High amid the waiting throng;Lift
1How beauteous are their feetWho stand on Zion’s hill;Who bring salvation on their tongues,And words of peace reveal! 2How charming is their voice,So sweet the tidings are:“Zion, behold thy Savior King;He reigns and triumphs here!” 3How happy are our ears,That hear the joyful soundWhich kings and prophets waited for,And sought, but never found! 4How blessed
1Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreatingWanderers on the mountain astray;“Come unto Me,” His message repeating,Words of the Master speaking today. RefrainGoing afar (going afar)Upon the mountain (upon the mountain)Bringing the wanderer back again, back again,Into the fold (into the fold)Of my Redeemer (of my Redeemer)Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain, for sinners slain. 2Seeking the
1Jesus, with Thy church abide;Be her Savior, Lord, and Guide,While on earth her faith is tried:We beseech Thee, hear us. 2May her voice be ever clear,Warning of a judgment near,Telling of a Savior dear:We beseech Thee, hear us. 3May she guide the poor and blind,Seek the lost until she find,And the broken hearted bind:We beseech
