Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#479

479. O Zion, Haste

1 O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling,
to tell to all the world that God is Light;
that He who made all nations is not willing
one soul should perish, lost in shades of night.

Refrain:
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace,
tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.

2 Behold how many thousands still are lying
bound in the dark-some prison house of sin,
with none to tell them of the Savior's dying,
or of the life He died for them to win. [Refrain]

3 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation
that God, in whom they live and move, is Love:
tell how He stooped to save His lost creation,
and died on earth that we might live above. [Refrain]

4 Give of thine own to bear the message glorious;
give of thy wealth to speed them on their way;
pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious;
and all thou spendest Jesus will repay. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling
• Title: O Zion, Haste
• Author: Mary Ann Thomson (1868)
• Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: The Church at Worship: Calling; Evangelism; Missions; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: TIDINGS
• Composer: James Walch (1875)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain
• Key: B♭ Major