Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#381

381. Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling

1 Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
"Who will go and work today?
Fields are white and harvests waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the master calls you;
Rich reward he offers free.
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 judgment'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 bounties
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 calls you,
"Here am I. Send me, send me!"

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, the voice of Jesus calling
• Title: Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
• Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Witness; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEAN
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: G Major