Classic Poem

O Saviour, loving Saviour, we hear thee gently calling
Us forth to the vineyard to labor for thee;
“Go preach to ev'ry nation,” thou hast to us commanded,
Oh, give us thy spirit, more faithful to be.
O Saviour, loving Saviour, thy message of salvation
Is free unto all who on thee will believe;
But millions yet in darkness are bowing to their idols,
Oh, may they awaken, thy grace to receive.
We are ready, dear Saviour! with zeal now enkindle
These hearts to thy service, and show us the way;
May thy spirit, overflowing, baptize us with fullness
To work for thy glory, dear Saviour, today.
O Saviour, loving Saviour, despise not our endeavor,
But give us more courage to labor and pray:
Oh, help us to remember the cross thou did'st endure to
Redeem us from darkness to glorious day.