Church Book ‎#317

317. Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word

1 Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord,
Wheresoe'er His breath has given
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 them of the Spirit given
Now to guide us up to heaven,
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.

4 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.

5 Lord of harvest, let there be
Joy and strength to work for Thee:
Let the nations far and near,
See Thy light, and learn Thy fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word
• German Title: Walte, walte, nah und fern
• Translator: Miss Winkworth (1858)
• Author: Jonathan Frederic Bahnmaier (1823)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word of God; Sexagesima Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #303

Tune Information

• Name: GOTT SEY DANK DURCH ALLE WEIT
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Source from index: Pub. by Freylinghausen, at Halle, 1704