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Believers Hymn Book · No. 379 · Words: James McGranahan · Tune: Far Away
Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A 19th-century missionary hymn by James McGranahan calling Christians to spread the gospel to unreached peoples worldwide. Based on the Great Commission, it urges believers to go forth despite the cost.
Verse 1
Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling,
Millions of souls for ever may be lost;
Who, who will go? salvation's story telling,
Looking to Jesus, counting not the cost.
Chorus
All power is given unto Me;
All power is given unto Me;
Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel;
And lo, I am with you alway.
Verse 2
See o'er the world wide open doors inviting:
Soldiers of Christ, arise and enter in;
Christians, awake! your forces all uniting,
Send forth the gospel, break the chains of sin.
Chorus
All power is given unto Me;
All power is given unto Me;
Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel;
And lo, I am with you alway.
Verse 3
Why will ye die? the voice of God is calling,
Why will ye die? re-echo in His name;
Jesus hath died to save from death appalling;
Life and salvation therefore go, proclaim.
Chorus
All power is given unto Me;
All power is given unto Me;
Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel;
And lo, I am with you alway.
Verse 4
God speed the day when those of every nation
Glory to God triumphantly shall sing;
Ransomed, redeemed, rejoicing in salvation,
Shout Hallelujah, for the Lord is King!
Chorus
All power is given unto Me;
All power is given unto Me;
Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel;
And lo, I am with you alway.
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