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Men of God, go take your stations;
Darkness reigns throughout the earth:
Go proclaim among the nations,
Joyful news of heavenly birth;
|: Bear the tidings :|
Of the Savior’s matchless worth.
Of His Gospel not ashamèd,
As “the power of God to save,”
Go, where Christ was never namèd,
Publish freedom to the slave;
|: Blessèd freedom! :|
Such as Zion’s children have!
What though earth and hell united
Should oppose the Savior’s plan?
Plead His cause, nor be affrighted,
Fear ye not the face of man;
|: Vain their tumult, :|
Hurt His work they never can.
When exposed to fearful dangers,
Jesus will His own defend;
Borne afar, midst foes and strangers,
Jesus will appear your Friend;
|: And His presence :|
Shall be with you to the end.
---Alternative verses---
What though earth and hell united
Should oppose the Savior’s plan?
Plead His cause, nor be affrighted,
Fear ye not the face of man;
|: Vain their tumult, :|
Stop His work they never can.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 4 7
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Dates:
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1867
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Bible Refs:
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Is 58:1;
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MUSIC
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Name:
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KELVEDEN
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 4 7
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1867
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ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 8 7 8 7 4 7 | | 8 7 8 7 8 7 | | 8 7 8 7 8 7 |
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