Bible Study Songs ‎#153c

153c. Only a Messenger

1 Only a messenger, yet ready am I
Sweetly to answer with the prompt reply,
Master, the message that thou givest me,
Gladly will I carry, blessed Lord, for thee.

Chorus:
Hear now the ringing call, "Shine, brightly shine,
Bearing the light of love, kindled above."
Though but a messenger, yet I am thine,
Saviour, with all my heart, I'll do my part.

2 Only a messenger, yet bravely I go,
Scattering brightness just the best I know;
Smiling and happy as the day is long,
Driving back the tear-drops with some happy song. [Chorus]

3 Only a messenger, yet honored am I
Serving the King of kings, the Lord most high;
Faithful I'll try to be until the end,
For the God of Love is my dear Lord and Friend. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Only a messenger, yet ready am I
• Title: Only a Messenger
• Author: M. Alice Metcalf
• Refrain First Line: Hear now the ringing call, "Shine, brightly shine
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: New Words to Old Tunes; Service
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune: ONLY AN ARMOR BEARER

Tune Information

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