The New Praiseworthy ‎#30

30. The King's Business

1 I am a stranger here, within a foreign land;
My home is far away, upon a golden strand;
Ambassador to be of realms beyond the sea,
I'm here on business for my King.

Chorus:
This is the message that I bring,
A message angels fain would sing;
"Oh, be ye reconciled" Thus saith my Lord and King,
"Oh, be ye reconciled to God."

2 This is the King's command: that all men ev'rywhere,
Repent and turn away from sin's seductive snare;
That all who will obey, with Him shall reign for aye,
And that's my business for my King. [Chorus]

3 My home is brighter far than Sharon's rosy plain,
Eternal life and joy thro'out its vast domain;
My Sov'reign bids me tell how mortals there may dwell,
And that's my business for my King. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I am a stranger here, within a foreign land
• Title: The King's Business
• Author: Dr. E. T. Cassel
• Refrain First Line: This is the message that I bring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Copyright: Copyright, 1902, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.

Tune Information

• Name: [I am a stranger here within a foreign land]
• Composer: Flora H. Cassel
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1902, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.