HEAR O' CHURCH

 

February 5, 1984

Oh the wondrous love of Jesus when he came to save!

Oh the mystery of His glorious victory o'er the grave!

Oh the awesome weight we carry who would do His will!

Oh the sinful hearts that hear Him and reject Him still!

 

As we hear His awful warning to a sinful race;

Can we sleep while men are dying at an awful pace?

Can we rest while souls are feeding on the husks of life?

Can we see the millions lost and stay back from the strife?

 

Now the Master sends a call to those who bear His name.

Will we listen and obey, or hang our heads in shame?

When the roll is called up yonder will we meet someone,

Who, through our response to Him, has come to know God's Son?

 

Brethren let us rise above the little things that keep,

Us from running to the battle, for our Lord's lost sheep.

Let's go on, nor fear of dying, keep us from the strife.

Snatching many from Hell's fires to eternal life.

 

Let us fight with banners flying, every evil foe,

Shouting victory, striking boldly, never letting go.

Striking out with strong assurance in that blessed one,

Who will bring us to the kingdom with a sweet "Well done!"

 

Was a higher call e'er given? I must answer, "No!"

Do we wish to fail Him now, who has loved us so?

Oh eternal matchless glory! How can we delay?

Let us give our all for Jesus; let's begin today!

 

C. R. Lord