Spread the reign of God the Lord

Verse 1

Spread the reign of God the Lord, Spoken, written, mighty Word; Ev'rywhere His creatures call To His heav'nly banquet hall.

Verse 2

Tell how God the Father's will Made the world, upholds it still, How His own dear Son He gave Us from sin and death to save.

Verse 3

Tell of our Redeemer's grace, Who, to save our human race And to pay rebellion's price, Gave Himself as sacrifice.

Verse 4

Tell of God 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

Enter, mighty Word, the field; Ripe the promise of its yield. But the reapers, oh, how few For the work there is to do!

Verse 6

Lord of harvest, great and kind, Rouse to action heart and mind; Let the gath'ring nations all See Your light and heed Your call.