GRH 579 Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word

(1)
Spread, O spread, thou mighty word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord,
Wheresoe’er His breath has giv’n
Life to beings meant for heaven.

(2)
Tell them how the Father’s will
Made the world, and keeps it still,
How He sent His Son to save
All who help and comfort crave.

(3)
Tell of our Redeemer’s love,
Who forever doth remove
By His holy sacrifice
All the guilt that on us lies.

(4)
Tell them of the Spirit giv’n
Now to guide us up to heav’n
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.

(5)
Word of life, most pure and strong,
Lo, for Thee the nations long;
Spread, till from its dreary night
All the world awakes to light.