Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#161

161. Go Preach My Gospel

1 “Go preach my gospel,” saith the Lord,
“Bid the whole earth my grace receive,
Explain to them my sacred word,
Bid them believe, obey, and live.”

2 “I’ll make my great commission known,
And ye shall prove my gospel true
By all the works that I have done,
And all the wonders ye shall do.”

3 “Go heal the sick, go raise the dead,
Go cast out devils in my name.
Nor let my prophets be afraid,
Though man reproach, and will blaspheme.”

4 “While thus ye follow my commands,
I’m with you till the world shall end.
All pow’r in trusted in my hands;
I can destroy, and can defend.”

5 He spake and light shone round His head,
On a bright cloud to heav’n He rode.
They to the farthest nation spread
The grace of their ascended God.

Text Information

• First Line: "Go preach my gospel,” saith the Lord
• Title: Go Preach My Gospel
• Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Hymns and Songs: Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: [“Go preach my gospel,” saith the Lord]
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1784-1872)
• Key: C Major