The Hymnal 1982 ‎#539

539. 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 love 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 all 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 Thomson, 1834-1923 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings
• Meter: 11 10. 11 10 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Church's Mission

Tune Information

• Name: TIDINGS
• Composer: James Walch, 1837-1901
• Meter: 11 10. 11 10 with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major