A Passion for Souls

Herbert G. Tovey (1914) • English

Primary Scripture: Romans 10:1

Verse 1

Give me a passion for souls, dear Lord, A passion to save the lost; O that Thy love were by all adored, And welcomed at any cost.

Chorus

Jesus, I long, I long to be winning Men who are lost, and constantly sinning; O may this hour be one of beginning The story of pardon to tell.

Verse 2

Though there are dangers untold and stern Confronting me in the way, Willingly still would I go, nor turn, But trust Thee for grace each day.

Chorus

Jesus, I long, I long to be winning Men who are lost, and constantly sinning; O may this hour be one of beginning The story of pardon to tell.

Verse 3

How shall this passion for souls be mine? Lord, make Thou the answer clear; Help me to throw out the old Life-line To those who are struggling near.

Chorus

Jesus, I long, I long to be winning Men who are lost, and constantly sinning; O may this hour be one of beginning The story of pardon to tell.

Scripture References

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