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Music & HymnsChristian Brother, O'er The Main

"Paul had a vision of a man…begging him, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.'" Acts 16:9

Words: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby, 1891.

Music: William Howard Doane


Courtesy of Denison University

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.

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

Refrain

Tell of Judah's Morning Star,
Peacefully, calmly shining;
Spread its beams o'er climes afar,
Pray'rfully haste away.

Refrain

Christian brethren, preach the Word,
Publish a free salvation;
Lo, in heav'n your bright reward;
Joyfully haste away.

Refrain

Hymns supplied through the gracious generosity of the Cyber Hymnal Website