The Kingdom Is Coming

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From all the dark places

Author: M. B. C. Slade
Tune: [From all the dark places] (McIntosh)
Published in 128 hymnals

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1 From all the dark places
Of earth's heathen races,
Oh, see how the thick shadows fly!
The voice of salvation Awakes ev'ry nation,
Come over and help us, they cry.

Chorus:
The kingdom is spreading,
Oh, tell ye the story,
God's banner exalted shall be!
The earth shall be full of His knowledge and glory,
As waters that cover the sea!

2 The sunlight is glancing
O'er armies advancing
To conquer the kingdoms of sin;
Our Lord shall possess them, His presence shall bless them,
His beauty shall enter them in. [Chorus]

3 With praising, and singing,
And jubilant ringing,
Their arms of rebellion cast down,
At last ev'ry nation, The Lord of salvation,
Their King and Redeemer shall own! [Chorus]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #80

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Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	From all the dark places
Title:	The Kingdom Is Coming
Author:	M. B. C. Slade
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	The kingdom is coming, O tell ye the story
Copyright:	Public Domain