T. Kelly (687/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

T. Kelly SPEED Thy servants, Saviour, speed them, Thou art Lord of winds and waves; They were bound, but Thou hast freed them; Now they go to free the slaves: Be Thou with them, ’Tis Thine arm alone that saves. 2 Friends and home and all forsaking, Lord, they go at Thy command; As their stay Thy promise taking, While they traverse sea and land: Oh! be with them, Lead them safely by the hand. 3 When no fruit appears to cheer them, And they seem to toil in vain, Then in mercy, Lord, draw near them, Then their sinking hopes sustain: Thus supported, Let their zeal revive again. 4 In the midst of opposition Let them trust, O Lord, in Thee; When success attends their mission, Let Thy servants humble be: Never leave them, Till Thy face in heaven they see. 5 There to reap, in joy forever, Fruit that grows from seed here sown; There to be with Him, who never Ceases to preserve His own, And with triumph Sing a Saviour’s grace alone.