Wartburg Hymnal ‎#237

237. Spread, O spread, Thou mighty Word

1 Spread, O spread, Thou mighty Word,
Spread the kingdom of the Lord,
Wheresoe'er His breath has giv'n
Life to beings meant for heav'n.

2 Tell them how the Father's will
Made the world and keeps it still;
How His only Son He gave,
Man from sin and death to save.

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

4 Tell them of the Spirit giv'n
Now to guide us up to heav'n,
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.

6 Lord of harvest, let there be
Joy and strength to work for Thee;
Let the nations far and near,
See Thy light and learn Thy fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Spread, O spread, Thou mighty Word
• Translator: C. Winkworth
• Author: J. F. Bahnmaier
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: The Word of God
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Translated from "Walte, walte nah und fern" Tune: NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND

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