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Down from the glories of heaven

Down from the glories of heaven

Author: Paul Rader
Tune: [Down from the glories of Heaven]
Published in 11 hymnals

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1. Down from the glories of Heaven,
Down to the world of woe;
When there was no eye to pity,
Jesus said, I will go.

Refrain
Go, go, go, go,
Leave what He asks you to leave;
Pray for your part in the harvest,
Give what He asks you to give.

2. Out in the dark they are dying,
For them His life He gave;
Go, tell the lost of salvation,
Give them a chance to live. [Refrain]

3. Uttermost part is His order,
Dare any answer no?
What will you do when you meet Him,
If you refuse to go? [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #1923

Author: Paul Rader

Rader was one of the most powerful evangelistic preachers of the early 20th Century. He described himself as an ex-bellboy, ex-cowboy, ex-prospector, ex-football player, and ex-pugilist. He was pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Illinois (1915–21), and followed founder Albert Simpson as president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (1920–23). He also founded the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle in 1922 and pastored it for 11 years. Rader wrote many Gospel song lyrics and a few tunes, and was instrumental in founding of the Tabernacle Publishing Company. Rader was a pioneer of Christian broadcasting, as well: In the early 1920’s, the beginning days of radio, station WBBM in Chicago, Illinois, closed every Sunday. Rader received… Go to person page >

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First Line: Down from the glories of heaven
Author: Paul Rader
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #1923
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The Cyber Hymnal #1923

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