Author: John H. Holmes, 1879- Hymnal: Hymns for Youth #153 (1966) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: The voice of God is calling Lyrics: 1. The voice of God is calling
Its summons unto men;
As once He spake in Zion,
So now He speaks again:
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 Lord, 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. Languages: English Tune Title: MEIRIONYDD
The Voice of God Is Calling