Scripture Verse

We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20

Introduction

Words: Ka­tha­rine O. Bark­er, in The Gos­pel Hymn Book, ed­it­ed by Da­ni­el Tow­ner (New York & Day­ton, Ohio: Lo­renz Pub­lish­ing, 1903), num­ber 21.

Music: Da­ni­el B. Tow­ner (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Bark­er (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Daniel Towner (1850–1919)

Lyrics

Speak just a word for Je­sus,
Tell how He died for you;
Often re­peat the sto­ry,
Wonderful, glad and true.

Refrain

Speak just a word,
Ever to Him be true;
Speak just a word,
Tell what He’s do­ing for you.

Speak just a word for Je­sus,
Tell how He helps you live;
Tell of the strength and com­fort
Which He will free­ly give.

Refrain

Speak just a word for Je­sus,
Do not for oth­ers wait;
Gladly pro­claim your mes­sage
Ere it shall be too late.

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Speak just a word for Je­sus,
Why should you doubt or fear?
Surely His love will bless it;
Someone will glad­ly hear.

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Speak just a word for Je­sus,
Tell of His love for men;
Someone dis­tressed may list­en,
Willing to trust Him then.

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