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



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