
Author: Jonathan F. Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #576 (1993) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Spread, oh, spread the mighty Word;
Spread the kingdom of the Lord
Ev'rywhere his breath has giv'n
Life to beings meant for heav'n.
2 Tell them how the Father's will
Made the world and keeps it still,
How his only Son he gave
All from sin and death to save.
3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
Who forever does remove
By his holy sacrifice
All the guilt that on us lies.
4 Tell them of the Spirit giv'n
Now to guide us on to heav'n,
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.
5 Up! The rip'ning fields you see.
Mighty shall the harvest be,
But the reapers still are few;
Great the work they have to do.
6 Lord of harvest, grant anew,
Joy and strength to work for you,
Till the gath'ring nations all
See your light and heed your call. Topics: Missions; Missions Languages: English Tune Title: HÖCHSTER PRIESTER
Spread, Oh, Spread the Mighty Word