1 Christians, make haste, your mission high fulfilling,
To tell to all the world that God is Light,
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.
2 Behold how many thousands still are lying,
Bound in the darksome prison-house of sin,
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.
3 'Tis yours to save from peril of perdition
The soul for whom the Lord His life laid down;
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.
4 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation
That God, in whom they move and live, is love;
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.
5 Give of your sons to bear the message glorious;
Give of your wealth to speed them on their way;
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.
6 He comes again; O brothers, ere you meet Him,
Make known to every heart His saving grace;
Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release.