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Go Bear The Joyful Tidings

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1 Go bear the joyful tidings
That first, on Judah’s plain,
Awoke the wondering shepherds
To praise Messiah’s name;
Exalt the King of glory
Who left His throne on high,
And came to earth a ransom
For guilty man to die.

Refrain:
Go sound the Gospel trumpet
Beyond the rolling sea,
From chains of sin and darkness
To set the captive free.

2 Go in your Master’s vineyard,
And labor heart and hand;
The word of life eternal
Proclaim to every land—
The sweet and precious promise
To all who will believe,
Free grace and full salvation
For all who will receive. [Refrain]

3 Go tell the broken spirit
That vainly sighs for rest,
There is a home in glory,
A home for ever blest;
Go bring the lost to Jesus,
His tender love to share;
Go forth to every nation:
Immortal souls are there. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10091

Author: Fanny Crosby

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Text Information

First Line: Go bear the joyful tidings
Title: Go Bear The Joyful Tidings
Author: Fanny Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Go sound the gospel trumpet
Copyright: Public Domain

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