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The King's Business

Author: E. T. Cassel Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain 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

[I am a stranger here, within a foreign land]

Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Appears in 127 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Flora H. Cassel Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Kings_Business); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/k/i/kingsbus.htm); Review and Herald Publishing Association, The Gospel in Song, 1926 (95) Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 56133 33214 44432 Used With Text: The King's Business

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Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

I Am a Stranger Here, within a Foreign Land

Author: E. T. Cassel Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #395 (1934) Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain First Line: I am a stranger here, within in 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. Refrain: This is the message that I bring, A message angels fain would sing: O be ye reconciled– thus saith my Lord and King– O be ye reconciled to God! 2 This is the King’s command, that all men, everywhere, 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. [Refrain] 3 My home is brighter far than Sharon’s rosy plain, Eternal life and joy throughout its vast domain; My Sovereign bids me tell how mortals there may dwell– And that’s my business for my King. [Refrain] Topics: Conversion; Eternal Life; Faith; Gospel; Hell; Installation of Office-bearers; Invitation; Christ as King; Ministry; Missions; Pilgrimage; Reconciliation Languages: English Tune Title: THE KING'S BUSINESS

I Am a Stranger Here

Author: E. T. Cassel Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #695 (1961) 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. Refrain: 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. [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Kingly Office of; Heaven Home; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Repentance Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20 Languages: English Tune Title: [I am a stranger here, within a foreign land]