Intro: D Bm G D G D A
verse 1:
Bm D G D
There in the church pews we heard of your name
G D A
For the first time we prayed for them
Bm D G D
A thousand years had come and gone
G D A
And few had come along to tell them
Em Bm
That you are the God
G D
Who made earth and sky
G D
Gave your son to die
A
For sinners
Em Bm
And I know they hold dear
G D
To their prophet?s ways
G D A
But history?s past cannot change your promise
G D G D
Father let the news of Christ be known
G D Bm A
In every town, in every home
Bm D
Let the nations be glad
G D
Let the whole earth sing
G D A
For Christ the Risen King
Instrumental Bm D G D G D A
verse 2:
Bm D G D
The harvest is full and the outcome secure
G D A
So what are we waiting for, church rise!
Bm D G D
For this Gospel shall spread to the ends of the world
G D A
And the Lord shall return for his bride
Chorus
Bridge:
G A D
Let the ground be rich
G A D
Let the sky rain down
G A Bm A D
With the grace and love of Christ
G D G D
Father let the news of Christ be known
G D Bm A
In every town, in every home
Bm D
Let the nations be glad
G D
Let the whole earth sing
G D A
For Christ the Risen King