Author: J. E. Seddon, 1915-1983 Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #505a (1987) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Go forth and tell! O church of God, awake!
God's saving news to all the nations take;
proclaim Christ Jesus, saviour, Lord, and king,
that all the world his worthy praise may sing.
2 Go forth and tell! God's love embraces all;
he will in grace respond to all who call:
how shall they call if they have never heard
the gracious invitation of his word?
3 Go forth and tell where still the darkness lies;
in wealth or want, the sinner surely dies;
give us, O Lord, concern of heart and mind,
a love like yours which cares for all mankind.
4 Go forth and tell! The doors are open wide:
share God's good gifts - let no one be denied;
live out your life as Christ your Lord shall choose,
your ransomed powers for his sole glory use.
5 Go forth and tell! O church of God, arise!
go in the strength which Christ your Lord supplies;
go till all nations his great name adore
and serve him, Lord and king, for evermore. Topics: God's Church Mission and Ministry; Pentecost 12 The Witnessing Community; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All Languages: English Tune Title: YANWORTH
Go forth and tell! O church of God, awake!