The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools ‎#127

127. God speed the right; Or, Missionary Hymn

1 Far o'er the sea are heathen lands;
No Saviour there they know;
The truth is hidden from their sight,
How long must this be so.

Chorus:
God speed the right,
O send them light,
Till all who live beyond the sea,
Shall unto Jesus bow the knee.

2 Their gods are made of wood and stone;
These cannot hear them pray;
These cannot comfort in distress,
Nor take their sins away. [Chorus]

3 Our hands must work, our hearts must pray,
And thus the gospel send,
To teach them of the way to Heav'n,
Of Christ the sinner's friend. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Far o'er the sea are heathen lands
• Title: God speed the right; Or, Missionary Hymn
• Author: Fanny Church
• Refrain First Line: God speed the right
• Publication Date: 1870

Tune Information

• Name: [Far o'er the sea are heathen lands]
• Composer: Will. H. Dana
• Key: B♭ Major