University United Methodist Church

"Go, Make of All Disciples"

by Dr. Leon M. Adkins,
former pastor of 
University United Methodist Church

You will find this hymn on p. 571 in the United Methodist Hymnal

"Go, make of all disciples." We hear the call, O Lord,

that comes from thee, our Father, in thy eternal Word.

Inspire our ways of learning through earnest, fervent prayer,

and let our daily living reveal thee everywhere.

"Go, make of all disciples," baptizing in the name

of Father, Son, and Spirit, from age to age the same.

We call each new disciple to follow thee, O Lord,

redeeming soul and body by water and the Word.

"Go, make of all disciples." We at they feet would stay

until each life's vocation accents thy holy way.

We cultivate the nature God plants in every heart,

revealing in our witness the master teacher's art.

"Go, make of all disciples. "We welcome thy command.

"Lo, I am with you always." We take thy guiding hand.

The task looms large before us; we follow without fear;

in heaven and earth thy power shall bring God's kingdom here.