The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15946

15946. The Wide World For Jesus

1 The whole wide world for Jesus!
For His is its domain;
And His is the dominion,
From sea to sea to reign;
To Him the kings of Sheba
Their royal gifts shall bring,
And isles afar their tribute
Shall render to their king.

2 The whole wide world for Jesus!
O Church of Christ, awake,
Put on thy strength, O Zion,
Thy posts of duty take;
Go forth upon thy mission,
In Jesus’ name alone,
Till earth with all her millions,
His sovereignty shall own.

3 The whole wide world for Jesus!
Rejoice, ye saints, anew!
For brightly scenes prophetic
Are looming into view;
The world from sleep is waking,
To sink in night no more,
For Jesus soon, triumphant,
Shall reign from shore to shore.

Text Information

• First Line: The whole wide world for Jesus!
• Title: The Wide World For Jesus
• Author: Oliver Crane
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Source: Joyful Lays, by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1884)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LAMPEDUSA
• Composer: Robert Lowry (1884)
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain