Christian Worship (1993) ‎#576

576. Spread, Oh, Spread the Mighty Word

1 Spread, oh, spread the mighty Word;
Spread the kingdom of the Lord
Ev'rywhere 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
All from sin and death to save.

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

4 Tell them of the Spirit giv'n
Now to guide us on to heav'n,
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.

5 Up! The rip'ning fields you see.
Mighty shall the harvest be,
But the reapers still are few;
Great the work they have to do.

6 Lord of harvest, grant anew,
Joy and strength to work for you,
Till the gath'ring nations all
See your light and heed your call.

Text Information

• First Line: Spread, oh, spread the mighty Word
• Title: Spread, Oh, Spread the Mighty Word
• Author: Jonathan F. Bahnmaier, 1774-1841 (abr.)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Missions

Tune Information

• Name: HÖCHSTER PRIESTER
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: D Major
• Source: Erbaulicher Musicalischer Christen-Schatz, Basel, 1745,alt.