Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Jonathan Friederich Bahnmaier Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #166 (1917) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord
Wheresoe'er His breath has given
Life to beings meant for heaven.
2 Tell them how the Father's will
Made the world, and keeps it still;
How His only Son He gave,
Man from sin and death to save.
3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
Who forever doth remove,
By His holy sacrifice
All the guilt that on us lies.
4 Tell them of the Spirit given
Now to guide us up to heaven,
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.
5 Word of life, most pure and strong,
Lo, for Thee the nations long;
Spread, till from its dreary night
All the world awakes to light.
6 Lord of harvest, let there be
Joy and strength to work for Thee;
Till the nations far and near,
See Thy light, and learn Thy fear.
Amen. Topics: The Word Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT SEI DANK DURCH ALLE WELT
Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word