The Voice of God Is Calling

Verse 1

The voice of God is calling A summons unto all; As once they heard in Zion, So now we hear the call. "Whom shall I send to succor My people in their need? Whom shall I send to loosen The bonds of shame and greed?

Verse 2

"I hear my people crying In cot and mine and slum; No field or mart is silent, No city street is dumb. I see my people falling In darkness and despair. Whom shall I send to shatter The fetters which they bear?"

Verse 3

We heed, O God, thy summons, And answer: "Here are we! Send us upon thine errand, Let us thy servants be. Our strength is dust and ashes, Our years a passing hour; But thou canst use our weakness To magnify thy power.

Verse 4

"From ease and plenty save us; From pride of place absolve; Purge us of low desire; Lift us to high resolve; Take us, and make us holy; Teach us thy will and way. Speak, and, behold! we answer; Command, and we obey!"