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Cast in the Net!

Mrs. C. L. Shacklock • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 5:4

Verse 1

Cast in the net and gather them in, Out of the depths of sorrow and sin; Out of the gloom and darkness of night, Gather the lost to gladness and light.

Chorus

Cast in the net, Cast in the net. Heed ye the call and cast in the net; Only obey the Savior's command, Cast in the net and bring it to land.

Verse 2

Fear not to launch, tho' stormy the wave, Near is the Lord, "the mighty to save;" Trust in his help, obey his command, Cast in the net and bring it to land.

Chorus

Cast in the net, Cast in the net. Heed ye the call and cast in the net; Only obey the Savior's command, Cast in the net and bring it to land.

Verse 3

Now, as of old, he stands by thy side, Loving, and kind, and ready to guide: Round thee the arms of mercy are thrown; His is the grace, the work is thine own.

Chorus

Cast in the net, Cast in the net. Heed ye the call and cast in the net; Only obey the Savior's command, Cast in the net and bring it to land.

Verse 4

Cast in the net, leave all to the Lord, Trusting his pow'r, believing his word; Perishing souls the harvest will be, Jesus will give a blessing to thee.

Chorus

Cast in the net, Cast in the net. Heed ye the call and cast in the net; Only obey the Savior's command, Cast in the net and bring it to land.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • luke 5:4
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