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Speed away, speed away on your mission of light (Crosby)

Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Tune: [Speed away, speed away on your mission of light] (Woodbury)
Published in 74 hymnals

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1 Speed away, speed away on your mission of light,
To the lands that are lying in darkness and night;
'Tis the Master's command; go ye forth in His name,
The wonderful Gospel of Jesus proclaim;
Take your lives in your hand, to the work while 'tis day.
Speed away, speed away, speed away.

2 Speed away, speed away with the life-giving Word,
To the nations that know not the voice of the Lord;
Take the wings of the morning and fly o'er the wave,
In the strength of your Master the lost ones to save;
He is calling once more, not a moment's delay,
Speed away, speed away, speed away.

3 Speed away, speed away with the message of rest,
To the souls by the tempter in bondage oppressed;
For the Saviour has purchased their ransom from sin,
And the banquet is ready, O gather them in;
To the rescue make haste, there's no time for delay,
Speed away, speed away, speed away.

Source: Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #144

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Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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