Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#294

294. Saviour, sprinkle many nations

1 Saviour, sprinkle many nations,
Fruitful let Thy sorrows be;
By Thy pains and consolations
Draw the Gentiles unto Thee;
Of Thy cross the wondrous story
Be to all the nations told;
Let them see Thee in Thy glory,
And Thy mercy manifold.

2 Far and wide, though all unknowing,
Yearns for Thee each mortal breast;
Human tears for Thee are flowing,
Human hearts in Thee would rest;
Thirsting, as for dews of even,
As the new-mown grass for rain,
Thee they seek, as God of heaven,
Thee, as man for sinners slain.

3 Saviour, lo! the isles are waiting,
Stretched the hand and strained the sight,
For Thy Spirit, new creating,
Love's pure flame, and wisdom's light;
Give the Word and of the preacher
Speed the foot, and touch the tongue,
Till on earth by every creature
Glory to the Lamb be sung.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, sprinkle many nations
• Author: Bp. A. C. Coxe, 1818-1896
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Gentiles: Prayed for; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Progress and triumph of; Nations: Submitting to God; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ)

Tune Information

• Name: SANCTUARY
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: A♭ Major