Send the Light
Chas. H. Gabriel (1890) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 43:3
Verse 1
There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave, "Send the light! Send the light" There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save, Send the light! Send the light!
Chorus
Send the light, the blessed gospel light; Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the light the blessed gospel light; Let it shine forevermore!
Verse 2
We have heard the Macedonian call today,"Send the light! Send the light!" And a golden off'ring at the cross we lay, Send the light! Send the light!
Chorus
Send the light, the blessed gospel light; Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the light the blessed gospel light; Let it shine forevermore!
Verse 3
Let us pray that grace may ev'rywhere abound, "Send the light! Send the light!" And a Christ-like spirit ev'rywhere be found, Send the light! Send the light!
Chorus
Send the light, the blessed gospel light; Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the light the blessed gospel light; Let it shine forevermore!
Verse 4
Let us not grow weary in the work of love, "Send the light! Send the light!" Let us gather jewels for a crown above, Send the light! Send the light!
Chorus
Send the light, the blessed gospel light; Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the light the blessed gospel light; Let it shine forevermore!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 43:3
Reference 2
- matthew 5:16
Reference 3
- acts 16:8-10
Reference 4
- acts 16:19
Reference 5
- acts 26:18
Reference 6
- romans 5:20
Reference 7
- 2-corinthians 4:4
Reference 8
- 2-corinthians 4:6
Reference 9
- galatians 6:9
Reference 10
- 1-john 1:5