Christ in Song ‎#546

546. Missionary's Farewell

1 On the shore beyond the sea,
Where the fields are bright and fair,
There's a call a plaintive plea,
I must hasten to be there.

Chorus:
Let me go, I cannot stay,
'Tis the Master calling me;
Let me go, I must obey;
Native land, farewell to thee.

2 Hark! I hear the Master say,
"Up, ye reapers! why so slow?"
To the vineyard, far away,
Earthly kindred, let me go. [Chorus]

3 Just beyond the rolling tide,
The uplifted hand I see;
Lo! the gates are open wide,
And the lost are calling me. [Chorus]

4 Father, mother, darling child,
I must bid you all adieu;
For across the waters wild,
There's a work for me to do. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: On the shore beyond the sea
• Title: Missionary's Farewell
• Author: I. B.
• Refrain First Line: Let me go, I cannot stay
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Missions

Tune Information

• Name: [On the shore beyond the sea]
• Composer: Rev. I. Baltzell
• Key: C Major