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The Great Commission

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 3, 1906

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 18.

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The Great Commission

By Merrill E. Gates

HARK, how the great commission — The Master's charge sublime — His promise of fruition, Rings through this latest time!
“All power to me is given, Your King and risen Lord, All power in earth and heaven, Go, therefore, speak my word!”
“Go ye to every nation, And teach ye in my name The gospel of salvation, Ye ministers of flame! Lo, I am with you ever, Unto the ages’ end, My Spirit fails them never — The heralds whom I send!”
The church in deadly slumber Hears not, all unawaked; Nor fills she up the number Of precious souls elect From every tribe and kindred, Where’er are found the lost; She goes not forth unhindered To gather in God’s host!
HARK to Christ’s last commission, His resurrection tone! “Sin’s full and free remission, Teach this and this alone!” The church has ONE vocation, But ONE her labors here — To spread the great salvation, Till Christ himself appear!
— The late Mrs. Merrill E. Gates.