Scripture Verse

Their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. Romans 10:18

Introduction

Words: Syl­via Lee, in Truth and Hope, by Al­fred E. Hel­ton et al. (Le­noir, North Ca­ro­li­na: Teach­ers’ Mu­sic Pub­lish­ing, 1919), num­ber 47.

Music: Har­old F. Sayles (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Lee or Sayles (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

O the world in sin is dying, loyal be;
Go you forth today in Je­sus’ name;
All the evil hosts defying, loyal be,
And His peace and liberty pro­claim!

Refrain

Loyal be to the Lord,
Strive to banish sin and woe;
Loyal be, send the Word,
Till the world His love shall know.

Countless laborers He is needing, loyal be;
For the grain is unto harvest white;
Let Him not in vain be pleading, loyal be,
Gladly toil for Him until the night.

Refrain

Think how Je­sus died to save you, loyal be;
How He bids you others’ burdens bear;
Let not worldly cares enslave you, loyal be;
Seek the lost ones, and your blessings share.

Refrain

Whatsoever may oppose you, loyal be;
Boldly do your duty, ne­ver fear;
Looking unto Him who chose you, loyal be;
For to bless and keep, He’s ever near.

Refrain