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Tell It to Every Kindred and Nation
Verse 1
Tell it to every kindred and nation,
Tell it far and near;
Earth’s darkest night will fade with the dawning,
Jesus will soon appear.
Tell it far and near;
Earth’s darkest night will fade with the dawning,
Jesus will soon appear.
Refrain
Hail Him the King of glory,
Once the Lamb for sinners slain;
Tell, tell the wondrous story,
“Jesus comes to reign.”
Once the Lamb for sinners slain;
Tell, tell the wondrous story,
“Jesus comes to reign.”
Verse 2
Nations again in strife and commotion,
Warnings by the way;
Signs in the heavens, unerring omens,
Herald the glorious day.
Warnings by the way;
Signs in the heavens, unerring omens,
Herald the glorious day.
Verse 3
Children of God look up with rejoicing;
Shout and sing His praise;
Blessed are they who, waiting and watching,
Look for the dawning rays.
Shout and sing His praise;
Blessed are they who, waiting and watching,
Look for the dawning rays.
A missionary hymn calling believers to proclaim the gospel to all nations.