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.