Toil for Jesus

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Go and seek the lost and dying

Author: H. B. Hartzler
Tune: ZION (Hastings)
Published in 8 hymnals

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1 Go and seek the lost and dying:
Preach the world's glad jubilee:
Like the herald angels, flying,
Bear God's message o'er the sea;
Toil for Jesus,
Till the blind His glory see,
Toil for Jesus,
Till the blind His glory see.

2 Go and tell the blessed story
Of the holy Lamb of God:
Show the poor His grace and glory;
Lead the dying to His blood,
Ever crying,
O behold the Lamb of God!
Ever crying,
O behold the Lamb of God!

3 May the peace of God attend you,
As you gather precious spoil;
May His arms of love defend you.
All assaults of evil foil.
May His presence
Cheer you on the field of toil,
May His presence
Cheer you on the field of toil.

4 Fare you well! whate'er betide you.
Look to Jesus for His grace:
He will comfort, cheer, and guide you.
Till at last, in His embrace,
Safe forever,
You shall see Him face to face,
Safe forever,
You shall see Him face to face.

Amen.

Source: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #358

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Author: H. B. Hartzler

Hartzler, Henry Burns. (York County, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1840--1920). Evangelical. Licensed 1869, pastor Trinity Church, York Penn., in 1873-1874; editor of The Messenger in 1870s and 1880s; taught Bible in Mt. Hermon school, Northfield, Massachusetts. Was associated with D.L. Moody. Went with the United Evangelical CHurch in the schism, was editor of its Evangel 1894-1902. Editor of and hymn-contributor to Evangelischer Gesangbuch and Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church. Bishop of that denomination 1902-1910. Most famous hymn was "Go and seek the lost and dying." --Ellen Jane Lorenz, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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