Stir Us, Oh, Stir Us, Lord

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Stir us, oh, stir us, Lord, we care not how, But stir our hearts in passion for the world; Stir us to give, to go, but most to pray; Stir till the blood-red banner be unfurled O’er lands that still in heathen darkness lie, Over deserts where no Cross is lifted high.

The point

A prayer-poem calling God to stir hearts to passion for the world through prayer, giving, and courage—unfurling Christ's banner over dark lands.

Scripture

Matthew 28:19-202 Corinthians 5:14

Audience

Adults

Tone

Passionate · Convicting · Inspiring

To tell aloud

under a minute · 52 words

Subjects

Prayer Sermons Missions

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