Author: E. T. Cassel Meter: 12.12.12.8 with chorus Appears in 151 hymnals First Line: I am a stranger here, within a foreign land Refrain First Line: This is the message that I bring Lyrics: 1. I am a stranger here, within a foreign land;
My home is far away, upon a golden strand;
Ambassador to be of realms beyond the sea,
I'm here on business for my King.
Chorus:
This is the message that I bring,
A message angels fain would sing:
"Oh, be ye reconciled,"
Thus saith my Lord and King,
"Oh, be ye reconciled to God."
2. This is the King's command: that all men, ev'rywhere,
Repent and turn away from sin's seductive snare;
That all who will obey, with Him shall reign for aye,
And that's my business for my King. [Chorus]
3. My home is brighter far than Sharon's rosy plain,
Eternal life and joy thro'out its vast domain;
My Sov'reign bids me tell how mortals there may dwell,
And that's my business for my King. [Chorus]
Topics: The Church; Means of Grace Gospel Invitation Used With Tune: THE KINGS' BUSINESS
I Am a Stranger Here