Over the Ocean Wave

Julia S. Haskell • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 2:8

Verse 1

Over the ocean wave, far, far away, There the poor heathen live, waiting for day; Groping in ignorance, dark as the night, No blessed Bible to give them the light.

Chorus

Pity them, pity them, Christians at home, Haste with the bread of life, hasten, and come.

Verse 2

Here in this happy land we have the light Shining from God’s own Word, free, pure, and bright; Shall we not send to them Bibles to read, Teachers, and preachers, and all that they need?

Chorus

Pity them, pity them, Christians at home, Haste with the bread of life, hasten, and come.

Verse 3

Then, while the mission ships glad tidings bring. List! as that heathen band joyfully sing, "Over the ocean wave, oh, see them come, Bringing the bread of life, guiding us home."

Chorus

Pity them, pity them, Christians at home, Haste with the bread of life, hasten, and come.

Scripture References

Reference 1

psalms 2:8