Speak, My Lord

Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly calling

Author: George Bennard
Tune: [Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly calling]
Published in 44 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly calling,
“Who will go and work for Me today?
Who will bring to Me the lost and dying?
Who will point them to the narrow way?”

Refrain
Speak, my Lord, speak, my Lord,
Speak, and I'll be quick to answer Thee;
Speak, my Lord, speak, my Lord,
Speak, and I will answer, “Lord, send me.”

2 When the coal of fire touched the prophet,
Making him as pure, as pure can be;
When the voice of God said, “Who'll go for us?”
Then he answered, “Here am I, send me.” [Refrain]

3 Millions now in sin and shame are dying;
Listen to their sad and bitter cry;
Hasten, brother, hasten to the rescue;
Quickly answer, “Master, here am I.” [Refrain]

4 Soon the time for reaping will be over;
Soon we'll gather for the harvest, home;
May the Lord of harvest smile upon us,
May we hear His blessed, “Child, well done.” [Refrain]

Source: Yes, Lord!: Church of God in Christ hymnal #371

Author: George Bennard

George Bennard (1873-1958) was born in Youngstown, OH. When he was a child the family moved to Albia, Iowa. He served with the Salvation Army in Iowa for several years before he was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His hymn "Speak, my Lord" appears in Triumphant Service Songs (Chicago: Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Co., 1934). He wrote words and tune for his best known hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" in 1913. Mary Louise VanDyke Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly calling
Title: Speak, My Lord
Author: George Bennard
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Speak, my Lord, speak, my Lord
Copyright: Public Domain

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Assembly Songs #165

Choir Favorites, Inspiring Songs for Volunteer and Rally Choirs, Vol. 2 #d15

Crusade Songs #d19

Divine Praise #d34

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Evangel Songs #61

Foursquare Hymnal #d80

Foursquare Hymnal of Standard Songs of Evangelism #d48

Foursquare Hymnal of Standard Songs of Evangelism #30

Full Gospel Songs #d29

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Full Redemption Songs #71

Heart and Life Songs #d34

Hymns for Praise and Service #55

Hymns of Glorious Praise #d113

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Hymns of the Christian Life #438

Hymns of the Christian Life #372

Hymns of the Christian Life. Rev. ed. #d151

Hymns of the Christian Life. Rev. ed. #372

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Light and Life Songs No. 4 #46

Living Songs of Faith and Hope #d50

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Melodies of Praise #225

New Songs of Salvation #d1

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New Songs of the Old Faith #184

Norman Clayton's Favorites No. 1 #d16

Redemption Melodies #d26

Songs for Jesus #d23

Songs of Grace #d38

Songs of Perfect Love #12

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Songs of Praise #165

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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #388

Spiritual hymns of worship #d128

Spiritual Songs and Hymns, for Use in All Gospel Services #d166

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Standard Songs of Evangelism #30

Standard Songs of Evangelism #30

Sweet Songs of Salvation #d25

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The Cyber Hymnal #6272

The Missionary Message in Song #d18

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The New Church Hymnal #221

The New Crusade Songs #d18

The Young People's Church of the Air Hymn Book #d34

Triumphant Service Songs #170

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Victorious Service Songs #160

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Waves of Glory No. 2 #261

Worship in Song #d75

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Yes, Lord! #371

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