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The love of Christ constraineth;
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| 1. | The love of Christ constraineth; |
| | Oh, let the watchword ring |
| | Till all the world adoring |
| | To Jesus' feet it bring. |
| | Till north and south the kingdoms |
| | Shall own His glorious sway, |
| | And east and west the nations |
| | Rejoice to see His Day. |
| 2. | The love of Christ constraineth; |
| | At home, abroad, where'er |
| | By sea or shore abiding |
| | His Name and mark we bear. |
| | We ask not that our service |
| | Or great or small may be, |
| | If only Thou wilt own it, |
| | Dear Lord, as unto Thee. |
| 3. | The love of Christ constraineth; |
| | And we who trust His Word, |
| | Who know and feel its power |
| | To gladder service stirred, |
| | Shall neither faint nor falter, |
| | Though dark the night and long, |
| | And weak our hands that labor; |
| | His strength shall make us strong. |
| 4. | The love of Christ constraineth; |
| | Then let us work and pray, |
| | And watch the glad appearing |
| | Of that triumphant day, |
| | When Father, Son, and Spirit, |
| | By every tongue confessed, |
| | All earth His broad dominion |
| | In His dear love shall rest. |