The New English Hymnal ‎#482

482. Spread, O spread, thou mighty word

1 SPREAD, O spread, thou mighty word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord,
Wheresoe'er his breath has given
Life to beings meant for heaven.

2 Tell them how the Father's will
Made the world, and makes it still,
How he sent his Son to save,
How Christ conquered o'er the grave.

3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
Who for ever doth remove
By his holy sacrifice
All the guilt that on us lies.

4 Tell them of the Spirit given
Now to guide us on to heaven,
Strong and holy, just and true,
Working both to will and do.

5 Word of life, most pure and strong,
Lo, for thee the nations long;
Spread, till from its dreary night
All the world awakes to light!

Text Information

• First Line: Spread, O spread, thou mighty word
• Author: Jonathan Bahnmaier, 1774-1841
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Church: Its Mission and Unity; Ember Days; Ordination
• Source: German

Tune Information

• Name: GOTT SEI DANK
• Composer: J. A. Freylinghausen, 1670-1739
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: D Major
• Source: Geistreiches Gesanbguch, Halle, 1704