Advent Hymnals
546. MISSIONARY'S FAREWELL
Christ in Song,
1.
On the shore beyond the sea,
Where the fields are bright and fair,
There's a call a plaintive plea,
I must hasten to be there.
Chorus:
Let me go, I cannot stay,
'Tis the Master calling me;
Let me go, I must obey;
Native land, farewell to thee.
2.
Hark! I hear the Master say,
"Up, ye reapers! why so slow?"
To the vineyard, far away,
Earthly kindred, let me go. [Chorus]
3.
Just beyond the rolling tide,
The uplifted hand I see;
Lo! the gates are open wide,
And the lost are calling me. [Chorus]
4.
Father, mother, darling child,
I must bid you all adieu;
For across the waters wild,
There's a work for me to do. [Chorus]
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Title |
Missionary's Farewell |
Key |
C Major |
Titles |
Let me go, I cannot stay, |
First Line |
On the shore beyond the sea |
Author |
I. B. |
Year |
1908 |
Composer |
Rev. I. Baltzell |
Hymnal |
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Tune |
On the shore beyond the sea |
Metrical pattern |
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# Stanzas |
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Chorus |
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Chorus Type |
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Subjects |
Living His Life: Missions |
Texts |
Acts 16:9 |
Print Texts |
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Scripture Song |
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Last updated on 15th Aug 2023 by Brian Onang'o