Only a mes­sen­ger, yet rea­dy am I
Sweetly to an­swer with the prompt re­ply,
Master, the mes­sage that Thou giv­est me,
Gladly will I car­ry, bless­èd Lord, for Thee.

Refrain

Hear now the ring­ing call, Shine, bright­ly shine,
Bearing the light of love, kin­dled above.
Though but a mes­sen­ger, yet I am Thine,
Savior, with all my heart, I’ll do my part.

Only a mes­sen­ger, yet brave­ly I go,
Scattering bright­ness just the best I know;
Smiling and hap­py as the day is long,
Driving back the tear-drops with some hap­py song.

Refrain

Only a mes­senger, yet hon­ored am I
Serving the King of kings, the Lord most high;
Faithful I’ll try to be un­til the end,
For the God of love is my dear Lord and friend.

Refrain