Author: J. F. Bahnmaier Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #119 (1913) 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 He sent His Son to save
All who help and comfort crave.
3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
Who for ever 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 Up! The ripening fields ye see,
Mighty shall the harvest be;
But the reapers still are few,
Great the work they have to do.
7 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. Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Tune Title: [Spread, O spread, thou mighty word]
Spread, O spread, thou mighty word