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S. M.
On the departure of a missionary.
You messengers of Christ,
His sovereign voice obey;
Arise and follow where he leads—
And peace attend your way.
2 The master whom you serve
Will needful strength bestow;
Depending on his promised aid,
With sacred courage go.
3 Mountains shall sink to plains,
And hell in vain oppose;
The cause is God’s, and must prevail
In spite of all his foes.
4 Go, spread a Saviour’s fame,
And tell his matchless grace,
To the most guilty and depraved
Of Adam’s numerous race.
5 We wish you, in his name,
The most divine success;
Assured that he who sends you forth
Will your endeavors bless.
Voke.