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Hark The Voice of Jesus Calling

By Sonnie Badu

6,176 views Jun 14, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Sonnie Badu's rendition of 'Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling' is a classic hymn that calls believers to respond to Jesus' commission to share the gospel. The lyrics emphasize that every Christian has a role in God's harvest, whether through going, giving, praying, or serving locally. It encourages listeners not to feel inadequate but to offer what they have, trusting that even small acts are precious to God. The song echoes the prophet Isaiah's response, 'Here am I, send me,' and urges immediate obedience to the Master's call.

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Hark, the voice of Jesus crying,

"Who will go and work today?

Fields are white and harvests waiting;

Who will bear the sheaves away?"

Loud and long the Master calls us,

rich reward He offers free;

who will answer, gladly saying,

"Here am I, send me, send me"?


If you cannot cross the ocean,

and the distant lands explore,

you can find the lost around you,

you can help them at your door.

If you cannot give your thousands,

you can give the widow's mite;

what you truly give for Jesus,

will be precious in His sight.


If you cannot be the watchman

standing high on Zion's wall,

pointing out the path to heaven,

off'ring life and peace to all,

with your pray'rs and with your bounties

you can do what heav'n demands;

you can be like faithful Aaron

holding up the prophet's hands.


Let none hear you idly saying,

"There is nothing I can do,"

while the lost of earth are dying,

and the Master calls for you:

take the task He gives you gladly;

let His work your pleasure be;

answer quickly when He calls you,

"Here am I, send me, send me."

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