Together in Song ‎#450

450. Spread, O spread, almighty word

1 Spread, O spread, almighty word,
spread the kingdom of the Lord,
where the breath of God has given
life to people meant for heaven.

2 Tell them how the Father's will
made the world, and keeps it still;
how his only Son he gave
all from sin and death to save.

3 Tell of our Redeemer's love,
who, for ever to remove
all the guilt that on us lies,
gave himself as sacrifice.

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 Up! the ripening fields you see,
mighty will the harvest be;
but the reapers still are few,
great the work they have to do.

6 Lord of harvest, kind and true,
give us strength to work for you,
till the nations everywhere
see your light, and know your care.

Text Information

• First Line: Spread, O spread, almighty word
• Author: Jonathan Friedrich Bahnmaier, 1774-1841
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 4:1-5
  ;
  Ephesians 1:3-6
  ;
  Ephesians 1:7-14
  ;
  Luke 8:1-8
  ;
  Luke 10:2
  ;
  Luke 11:1-4
  ;
  Luke 24:44-49
  ;
  Mark 4:1-9
  ;
  Matthew 6:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 9:36-38
  ;
  Matthew 13:3-9
  ;
  Matthew 28:11-20
• Topic: Christ's Sacrifice; Gospel Call; Holiness; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ: Kingship; Mission/Sending; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Barmabas; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: GOTT SEI DANK
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: C Major
• Source: J. A. Freylinghausen's 'Gesangbuch', Halle, 1704; Arr.: J. G. Stötzel, Stuttgart, 1744