Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word

Verse 1

Spread, oh, spread the mighty Word; Spread the kingdom of the Lord Ev'rywhere his breath has giv'n Life to beings meant for Heav'n.

Verse 2

Tell them how the Father's will Made the world and keeps it still, How his only Son he gave All from sin and death to save.

Verse 3

Tell of our Redeemer's love, Who forever does remove By his holy sacrifice All the guilt that on us lies.

Verse 4

Tell them of the Spirit giv'n Now to guide us on to Heav'n, Strong and holy, just and true, Working both to will and do.

Verse 5

Up! The rip'ning fields you see, Mighty shall the harvest be, But the reapers still are few; Great the work they have to do.

Verse 6

Lord of harvest, grant anew, Joy and strength to work for you, Till the gath'ring nations all See your light and heed your call.