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767. Christian Brother, o'er the Main

1. Christian brother o’er the main
Carry the news of Jesus;
Go where night and darkness reign
Lovingly haste away.

Refrain
Carry the news o’er waters blue,
Perishing souls are waiting for you;
Stretching their hands, they plead for light,
Blessèd Gospel light.

2. Onward quickly, hear their cry
Over the deep resounding;
Save the millions ere they die,
Earnestly haste away. [Refrain]

3. Tell of Judah’s Morning Star,
Peacefully, calmly shining;
Spread its beams o’er climes afar,
Pray’rfully haste away. [Refrain]

4. Christian brethren, preach the Word,
Publish a free salvation;
Lo, in Heav’n your bright reward;
Joyfully haste away. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Christian brother o'er the main
Title: Christian Brother, o'er the Main
Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby (1891)
Refrain First Line: Carry the news o'er waters blue
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Christian brother o'er the main]
Composer: William Howard Doane
Incipit: 32311 66777 71253
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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