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On the departure of a missionary.
Voke.
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. | |