Author: E. T. Cassel Meter: 12.12.12.8 with refrain Appears in 158 hymnals First Line: I am a stranger here, within in a foreign land Refrain First Line: This is the message that I bring Lyrics: 1 I am a stranger here, within a foreign land;
My home is far away, upon a golden strand;
Ambassador to be of realms beyond the sea–
I’m here on business for my King.
Refrain:
This is the message that I bring,
A message angels fain would sing:
O be ye reconciled– thus saith my Lord and King–
O be ye reconciled to God!
2 This is the King’s command, that all men, everywhere,
Repent and turn away from sin’s seductive snare;
That all who will obey, with Him shall reign for aye–
And that’s my business for my King. [Refrain]
3 My home is brighter far than Sharon’s rosy plain,
Eternal life and joy throughout its vast domain;
My Sovereign bids me tell how mortals there may dwell–
And that’s my business for my King. [Refrain] Topics: Conversion; Eternal Life; Faith; Gospel; Hell; Installation of Office-bearers; Invitation; Christ as King; Ministry; Missions; Pilgrimage; Reconciliation Used With Tune: THE KING'S BUSINESS
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