Scripture Verse

Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15

Introduction

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Daniel W. Whittle (1840–1901)

Words: Da­ni­el W. Whit­tle, in Gos­pel Hymns No. 6, by Ira D. San­key et al. (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: John Church, 1891), num­ber 31.

Music: James Mc­Gra­na­han (🔊 pdf nwc).

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James McGranahan (1840–1907)
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Lyrics

Preach the Gos­pel, sound it forth,
Tell of free and full sal­va­tion;
Spread the tid­ings o’er the earth,
Go to ev­ery tribe and na­tion.

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Spread the joy­ful tid­ings
In an­them and sto­ry
Jesus hath re­deemed us,
Oh, give Him the glo­ry!

Preach the Gos­pel, full of joy,
While on grace and mer­cy dwell­ing;
Heart and soul in full em­ploy,
As the story you are tell­ing.

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Preach the Gos­pel, make it clear,
By the blood of Christ re­mis­sion;
Give the mes­sage, make them hear,
This alone is our com­mis­sion.

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Preach the Gos­pel full of love,
Christ’s com­pas­sion ful­ly know­ing;
Seek the pow­er from above,
While His great com­pas­sion show­ing.

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Preach the Gos­pel as if God
Sinners lost through you were seek­ing;
His sal­va­tion through the Word
Speak as if the Lord were speak­ing.

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