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Little Mission Band

F. W. Mack • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 60:22

Verse 1

We’re a little mission band, Working long, hoping long, Toiling for the heathen land— Happy is our song.

Chorus

We’re a little mission band, Jesus takes us by the hand; We around His throne shall stand, Where angel hosts adore; Come and join our mission band, He will take you by the hand; You around His throne may stand, And praise Him evermore.

Verse 2

Christ receives our works of love, Hear His voice! loving voice! Comes the blessing from above, While our hearts rejoice.

Chorus

We’re a little mission band, Jesus takes us by the hand; We around His throne shall stand, Where angel hosts adore; Come and join our mission band, He will take you by the hand; You around His throne may stand, And praise Him evermore.

Verse 3

E’en the least can something do, Tho’ we’re small, weak and small, For we have a purpose true— Christ is all in all.

Chorus

We’re a little mission band, Jesus takes us by the hand; We around His throne shall stand, Where angel hosts adore; Come and join our mission band, He will take you by the hand; You around His throne may stand, And praise Him evermore.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 60:22