Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#296

296. We've a story to tell to the nations

1 We've a story to tell to the nations,
That shall turn their hearts to the right;
A story of truth and sweetness,
A story of peace and light,

Refrain:
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noonday bright;
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.

2 We've a song to be sung to the nations,
That shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
A song that shall conquer evil,
And shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain]

3 We've a message to give to the nations,
That the Lord who reigneth above
Hath sent us His Son to save us,
And show us that God is love. [Refrain]

4 We've a Saviour to show to the nations,
Who the path of sorrow has trod,
That all of the world's great peoples
Might come to the truth of God. [Refrain]
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We've a story to tell to the nations
• Author: Colin Sterne, 1862-
• Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Gospel: Freeness of; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Progress and triumph of; Nations: Submitting to God; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ)

Tune Information

• Name: MESSAGE
• Composer: H. Ernest Nichol, 1862-
• Meter: 10.8.8.7 with Refrain
• Key: F Major or modal