Send the Light - Traditional

There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave,
'Send the light! Send the light!'
There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save,
Send the light! Send the light!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine forevermore!

We have heard the Macedonian call today,
'Send the light! Send the light!'
And a golden offering at the cross we lay,
Send the light! Send the light!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine forevermore!

Let us pray that grace may everywhere abound,
'Send the light! Send the light!'
And a Christlike spirit everywhere be found,
Send the light! Send the light!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine forevermore!

Let us not grow weary in the work of love,
'Send the light! Send the light!'
Let us gather jewels for a crown above,
Send the light! Send the light!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine forevermore!

Send the Light lyrics were written by Charles Gabriel and are known for their bright and rhythmic character. The song uses the metaphor of a lighthouse to describe the Gospel light that must shine from shore to shore to lead the way for those in darkness. It calls for a Christ-like spirit of sacrifice and a commitment to spreading the word of God to every nation. By singing the Send the Light lyrics the congregation expresses a global vision and a shared responsibility for the Great Commission fostering a sense of excitement and unity in the task of worldwide evangelism and spiritual outreach.