The Commission

Verse 1

“Go, preach My gospel,” saith the Lord. “Bid the whole earth My grace receive. Explain to them My sacred word; Bid them believe, obey, and live.

Verse 2

“I’ll make My great commission known, And ye shall prove My gospel true By all the works that I have done And all the wonders ye shall do.

Verse 3

“Go, heal the sick; go raise the dead; Go, cast out devils in My name; Nor let My prophets be afraid, Though Greeks reproach and Jews blaspheme.

Verse 4

“While thus ye follow My commands I’m with you till the world shall end; All power is trusted in My hands; I can destroy and can defend.”

Verse 5

He spake, and light shone round His head, On a bright cloud to heaven He rode. They to the farthest nation spread The grace of their ascended God.