Send forth the gospel (Ombersley)

1) Send out the gospel! Let it sound
northward and southward, east and west;
tell all the world Christ died and lives-
he gives us pardon, life and rest.

2) Send out the gospel, mighty Lord!
Out of this chaos bring to birth
your own creation's promised hope:
the coming days of heaven on earth.

3) Send out your gospel, gracious Lord!
Yours was the blood for sinners shed;
your voice still pleads in human hearts-
let all the world to you be led.

4) Send out your gospel, holy Lord!
Kindle in us love's sacred flame;
love giving all with heart and mind,
for Jesus' sake, in Jesus' name.

5) Send out the gospel! Make it known!
Christians, obey your master's call;
sing out his praise! he comes to reign,
the King of Kings and Lord of all.