If we neglect the gospel

If we neglect the gospel

If we refuse to pray

If we neglect our spirit

Then we have lost our way.

Oh

how our friends and neighbors

Those in our families

All need our interceding

Our prayer upon our knees!

Saints

time is of the essence

’Tis time for us to gain

The fruit unto the gospel

The ripened golden grain.

Oh

let us not be slothful

Rise up and seize the day!

Let not our hours be wasted

His purpose more delayed.

Oh

let’s all work together

Let’s pray in two’s and three’s.

Serve in coordination

The Father’s heart to please.

We must no more be barren.

Steadfastly persevere

Pour out our dearest treasure

And mix our prayer with tears.

Our life must have a purpose

For this we must spend all

As debtors to the gospel

In answer to His call.

We need a heart for people

For other’s lives outpoured

A heart that’s for the gospel

A heart that’s for the Lord.

We bear the gladdest tidings

The only news that’s good.

God’s grace is apprehended

His mercies understood.

And if we have such riches

How can we dare forbear

To tell a world that’s hungry

Our Father’s loving care.