Men of God, go take your stations;
Darkness reigns throughout the earth:
Go pro­claim among the nations,
Joyful news of heavenly birth;
Bear the tidings
Of the Sav­ior’s matchless worth.

Of His Gos­pel not ashamèd,
As the power of God to save,
Go, where Christ was ne­ver namèd,
Publish freedom to the slave;
Blessèd freedom!
Such as Zion’s children have!

What though earth and hell united
Should oppose the Sav­ior’s plan?
Plead His cause, nor be affrighted,
Fear ye not the face of man;
Vain their tumult,
Hurt His work they ne­ver can.

When exposed to fearful dangers,
Jesus will His own defend;
Borne afar, midst foes and strangers,
Jesus will appear your Friend;
And His presence
Shall be with you to the end.