The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9551

9551. Savior, Let Thy Gospel Light

1 Savior, let Thy Gospel light
Pierce the shades of heathen night;
O’er a world long lost in sin
Let Thy glorious reign begin.

2 Send the message of Thy grace
Far amongst our guilty race;
To all nations speak Thy Word,
Bid them own their rightful Lord.

3 At the silver trumpet’s sound
Hurl their idols to the ground;
Turn them from their evil ways,
Tune their hearts to sing Thy praise.

4 Ripening fields appear in view,
But the laborers are few;
Lord, increase the little band,
Send them forth to every land:

5 Give them courage and success,
All their faithful labors bless;
And commission them to bring
Pardoned rebels to their king.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior, let Thy Gospel light
• Title: Savior, Let Thy Gospel Light
• Author: William H. Bathurst
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Psalms and Hymns, 1831
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. BEES
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain