1 Hark! the voice of Jesus crying,
"Who will go and work today?
Fields are white and harvests waiting--
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the Master calleth;
Rich reward He offers thee.
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I, send me, send me"?
2 If you cannot speak like angels,
If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus;
You can say He died for all.
If you cannot rouse the wicked
With the judgment's dread alarms,
You can lead the little children
To the Savior's waiting arms.
3 If you cannot be a watchman,
Standing high on Zion's wall,
Pointing out the path to heaven,
Off'ring life and peace to all,
With your prayers and with your bounties
You can do what God commands;
You can be like faithful Aaron,
Holding up the prophet's hands.
4 Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do,"
While the multitudes are dying,
And the Master calls for you.
Take the task He gives you gladly,
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
"Here am I, send me, send me!"
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | Hark, the voice of Jesus crying |
| Title: | Hark, the Voice of Jesus Crying |
| Author (sts. 1-2, 4): | Daniel March, 1816-1909 |
| Author (st. 3): | Unknown |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Meter: | 87 87 D |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 6:8; Luke 10:2; Matthew 9:37-38; Colossians 4:3-4 |
| Topic: | Mission and Witness |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | GALILEAN |
| Composer: | Joseph Barnby, 1838-96 |
| Meter: | 87 87 D |
| Key: | G Major or modal |
| Source: | The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting) |