Author: M. Alice Metcalf Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Only a messenger, yet ready am I Refrain First Line: Hear now the ringing call, Shine, brightly shine Lyrics: ... I carry, blessèd Lord, for Thee. Refrain: Hear now the ringing call ... a messenger, yet I am Thine, Savior, with all ... my heart, I’ll do ... a messenger, yet bravely I go, Scattering brightness ... just the best I know; Smiling and ... Used With Tune: [Only a messenger, yet ready am I] Text Sources: Bible Study Songs for Junior Societies, Junior and Primary Schools by Bertha F. Vella and Daniel B. Towner (Boston: Pilgrim Press, 1899)
Only A Messenger