Speed away ! speed away on your mission of light, To the lands that are lying in darkness and night ; 'Tis the Master's command; go ye forth in His name, The wonderful Gospel of Jesus proclaim. Take your lives in your hand, to the work while 'tis day, Speed away ! speed away ! speed away !
2. Speed away ! speed away with the life-giving Word, To the nations that know not the voice of the Lord ; Take the wings of the morning and fly o'er the wave, In the strength of your Master the lost ones to save. He is calling once more â not a moment's delay ! Speed away ! speed away ! speed away !
3. Speed away ! speed away with the message of rest, To the souls by the tempter in bondage opprest ; For the Saviour has purchased their ransom from sin, And the banquet is ready : oh, gather them in ! To the rescue make haste, there's no time for delay, Speed away ! speed away ! speed away !