Worship in Song ‎#265

265. The Voice of God Is Calling

1 The voice of God is calling
A summons unto all;
As once they heard in Zion,
So now we hear the call.
"Whom shall I send to succor
My people in their need?
Whom shall I send to loosen
The bonds of shame and greed?

2 "I hear my people crying
In cot and mine and slum;
No field or mart is silent,
No city street is dumb.
I see my people falling
In darkness and despair.
Whom shall I send to shatter
The fetters which they bear?"

3 We heed, O God, thy summons,
And answer: "Here are we!
Send us upon thine errand,
Let us thy servants be.
Our strength is dust and ashes,
Our years a passing hour;
But thou canst use our weakness
To magnify thy power.

4 "From ease and plenty save us;
From pride of place absolve;
Purge us of low desire;
Lift us to high resolve;
Take us, and make us holy;
Teach us thy will and way.
Speak, and, behold! we answer;
Command, and we obey!"

Text Information

• First Line: The voice of God is calling
• Title: The Voice of God Is Calling
• Author: John Haynes Holmes (1913, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 6:8
• Topic: City; Commitment; Darkness; God's power; God's voice (or call); Obedience; Zion

Tune Information

• Name: MEIRIONYDD
• Arranger: William Lloyd (1840)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Welsh hymn melody