The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#119

119. Spread, O spread, thou mighty word

1 Spread, O spread, thou mighty word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord,
Wheresoe'er His breath has given
Life to beings meant for heaven.

2 Tell them how the Father's will
Made the world, and keeps it still,
How He sent His Son to save
All who help and comfort crave.

3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
Who for ever doth remove
By His holy sacrifice
All the guilt that on us lies.

4 Tell them of the Spirit given
Now to guide us up to heaven,
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.

5 Word of life, most pure and strong,
Lo, for Thee the nations long;
Spread, till from its dreary night
All the world awakes to light.

6 Up! The ripening fields ye see,
Mighty shall the harvest be;
But the reapers still are few,
Great the work they have to do.

7 Lord of harvest, let there be
Joy and strength to work for Thee
Till the nations, far and near,
See Thy light, and learn Thy fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Spread, O spread, thou mighty word
• Author: J. F. Bahnmaier (1827)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church: Missions; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: [Spread, O spread, thou mighty word]
• Composer: J. H. Knecht (1799)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Key: G Major