Verse 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.

Verse 2

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.

Verse 3

Up! the ripening fields ye see, Mighty shall the harvest be; But the reapers still are few, Great the work they have to do.

Verse 4

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

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