Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#201

201. Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word

1 Spread, oh, spread, thou mighty Word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord,
Wheresoe'er His breath has giv'n
Life to beings meant for heav'n.

2 Tell them how the Father's will
Made the world and keeps it still,
How His only Son He gave,
Man from sin and death to save.

3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
Who forever doth remove
By His holy sacrifice
All the guilt that on us lies.

4 Tell them of the Spirit giv'n
Now to guide us up to heav'n,
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 rip'ning 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word
• Title: Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word
• German Title: Walte, walte nah und fern
• Author: J. F. Bahnmaier, 1774-1841
• Translator: C. Winkworth, 1827-1878
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Composer: J. H. Knecht, 1752-1817
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: G Major