CPWI Hymnal ‎#340

340. O Zion, haste thy mission high fulfilling

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 fail to know his will and might.

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

2 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 they might live above. [Refrain]

3 Send heralds forth to bear the message glorious;
give of thy wealth to speed them on their way;
pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious
till God shall bring his kingdom's joyful day. [Refrain]

4 He comes again! O Zion, ere thou meet him,
make known to every heart his saving grace;
let none whom he hath ransomed fail to greet him,
through thy neglect, unfit to see his face. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O Zion, haste thy mission high fulfilling
• Author: Mary Ann Faulker Thomson, 1834-1923 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings: tidings of peace
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67:2
• Topic: General Hymns: Church/Fellowship/Mission

Tune Information

• Name: TIDINGS
• Composer: James Walch, 1837-1901
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major