Hymns of Consecration and Faith ‎#453

453. Send forth the Gospel

1 Send forth the Gospel! Let it run
Southward and northward, east and west;
Tell all the earth Christ died and lives,
Who giveth pardon, life, and rest.

2 Send forth the Gospel Mighty Lord!
Out of this chaos bring to birth
Thine own creation’s promis’d hope—
The better days of heav’n on earth.

3 Send forth the Gospel, Gracious Lord!
Thine was the blood for sinners shed;
Thy voice still pleads in human hearts;
To Thee Thine other sheep be led.

4 Send forth the Gospel, Holy Lord!
Kindle in us love’s sacred flame—
Love giving all, and grudging naught
For Jesu’s sake—in Jesu’s name.

5 Send forth the Gospel Tell it out!
Go, brothers, at the Master’s call;
Prepare His way, who comes to reign,
The King of kings, and Lord of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Send forth the Gospel! Let it run
• Title: Send forth the Gospel
• Author: The Rev. Preb. H. E. Fox
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1902

Tune Information

• Name: MELANESIA
• Composer: S. Smith
• Meter: L.M.