How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Romans 10:15
Words: Fred E. Ricks, in Silver and Gold No. 1, edited by James V. Coombs & William E. Hackleman (Indianapolis, Indiana: Hackleman Music, 1898), number 81.
Music: Frederick A. Fillmore (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Ricks (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
To all nations far and near,
Go ye forth without a fear,
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings.
Tell how Christ for all has died,
For our sins was crucified;
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings.
Refrain
He a ransom is for every nation,
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings;
He has brought to all the great salvation,
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings.
Hear the blessèd Master’s call,
Hear Him say to one and all,
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings;
I will be your faithful friend,
I’ll be with you to the end;
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings.
Refrain
Bring your treasures to the Lord,
Be ye faithful to His word,
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings,
’Till all lands from sea to sea
To our God shall bow the knee,
Spread the tidings, the joyful tidings.
Refrain