O Zion Haste The Mission

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O Zion, haste that mission high fulfilling,
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to tell to all the world that God is light;
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that he who made all nations in mercy never willing
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one soul should perish, lost in shades of night.
 
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[Verse 2]
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Behold how many thousands still are lying,
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bound in the darksome prison-house of sin,
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with none to tell them how the Savior purchased them by dying,
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or how through faith in Christ, that they may live.
 
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Publish glad tidings, oh down to earth is peace;
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Oh speak to all of Jesus, redemption and release.
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Oh no do not hide this water from those who die of thirst
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but keep sted with His own Spirit,
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with all dignity and honor speak his word, his word, speak his word
 
[Verse 3]
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Proclaim to ev'ry people, tongue, and nation
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that God, in whom they live and move, is love:
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tell how he stooped to save his lost but looted, dear creation,
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and died on earth that we might live above.
 
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Publish glad tidings, oh down to earth is peace;
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Oh speak to all of Jesus, redemption and release.
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Oh no do not hide this water from those who die of thirst
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but keep sted with His own Spirit,
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with all dignity and honor speak his word, his word, speak his word
 
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Your children, sent to bear the message glorious;
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give of your wealth to speed them on their way;
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pour out your soul for them in, to him who reigns victorious;
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O Zion haste bring the bright of day
 
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Publish glad tidings, oh down to earth is peace;
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Oh speak to all of Jesus, redemption and release.
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Oh no do not hide this water from those who die of thirst
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but keep sted with His own Spirit,
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with all dignity and honor speak his word, his word, speak his word
 
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[Chorus]
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Publish glad tidings, oh down to earth is peace;
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Oh speak to all of Jesus, redemption and release.
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Oh no do not hide this water from those who die of thirst
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but keep sted with His own Spirit,
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with all dignity and honor speak his word, his word, speak his word
 
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