Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#191

191. Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying

1 Hark! the voice of Jesus crying,
"Who will go and work today?
Fields are white and harvests waiting;
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the Master calleth;
Rich reward He offers thee.
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I, send me, send me"?

2 If you cannot speak like angels,
If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus;
You can say He died for all.
If you cannot rouse the wicked
With the Judgement's dread alarms,
You can lead the little children
To the Savior's waiting arms.

3 If you cannot be a watchman,
Standing high on Zion's wall,
Pointing out the path to heaven,
Off'ring life and peace to all,
With your prayers and with your off'rings
You can do what God demands;
You can be like faithful Aaron,
Holding up the prophet's hands.

4 Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do,"
While the multitudes are dying,
And the Master calls for you.
Take the task He gives you gladly;
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
"Here am I, send me, send me!"

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! The voice of Jesus crying
• Title: Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying
• Author (sts. 1, 2. 4): D. March, 1816-1909 (abr. alt.)
• Author (st. 3): Unknown (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEAN
• Composer: J. Barnby, 1838-96
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: G Major