The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7996

7996. The Perishing Millions

1 In the lands of pagan darkness,
Millions perishing today;
Knowing naught of Jesus’ goodness,
Naught of Christ, the living way.

Refrain:
Millions calling; brother, listen—
Rushing, sweeping on to hell;
O’er the ocean let us hasten,
Christ’s redeeming love to tell.

2 Millions there in heathen blindness,
Going down to endless woe;
Knowing naught of Jesus’ kindness,
How He died, He loved them so. [Refrain]

3 Millions there in darkness pleading,
Calling now to you and me,
Brother, are you even heeding?
Calling now they are to thee. [Refrain]

4 Millions there in darkness dying,
Christ unknown, without a hope;
Brother, they to you are crying,
As they thro’ their darkness grope. [Refrain]

5 Millions there, great temples thronging,
Seeking help of wood and stone;
Brother, they for help are longing,
Help that can for sin atone. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the lands of pagan darkness
• Title: The Perishing Millions
• Author: P. M. Johnson
• Refrain First Line: Millions calling; brother, listen
• Meter: 87.87. D
• Language: English
• Source: Sweet Harmonies by C. M. Barnes (Eureka Springs, Ark.: C. M. Barnes, 1896)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: COPACABANA
• Composer: C. M. Barnes (1896)
• Meter: 87.87. D
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Public Domain