African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#220

220. Go, Preach My Gospel

1 “Go, preach My gospel,” saith the Lord.
“Bid the whole earth My grace receive.
Explain to them My sacred word;
Bid them believe, obey, and live.

2 “I’ll make My great commission known,
And ye shall prove My gospel true
By all the works that I have done
And all the wonders ye shall do.

3 “Go, heal the sick; go raise the dead;
Go, cast out devils in My name;
Nor let My prophets be afraid,
Though Greeks reproach and Jews blaspheme.

4 “While thus ye follow My commands
I’m with you till the world shall end;
All power is trusted in My hands;
I can destroy and can defend.”

5 He spake, and light shone round His head,
On a bright cloud to heaven He rode.
They to the farthest nation spread
The grace of their ascended God.

Text Information

• First Line: "Go, preach My gospel," saith the Lord
• Title: Go, Preach My Gospel
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Mark 16:15-20
• Topic: The Gospel; Gospel Tidings

Tune Information

• Name: RETREAT
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: LM
• Key: B♭ Major