Hymn 237: When First the Risen Lord of Pow’r

Verse 1

When first the Risen Lord of Pow’r

His chosen ones sent forth,

A charge He gave, that solemn hour, 

To preach His saving worth

“Go ye,” said He, “to all man-

kind;

Declare My word, and ye shall [find:

These signs shall surely follow them 

Who on My Name believe.”


Verse 2

“No demons shall before them 

No poison do them harm:

Nor subtle serpent in their hand [stand,

Cause pain or dead alarm.”

For Satan’s Kingdom He o’ercame.

To give His people right to claim:

These signs shall surely follow them

Who on My Name believe.


Verse 3

“They shall with other tongues de [clare 

The wonders of their God;

The sick beneath their hands by prayer,

Shall rise, to prove My Word.”

So let it bel Firm as His Throne

Stands this clear promise to His own:

These signs shall surely follow them

Who on My Name believe.


Verse 4

Crowned with the flame of Pente[cost,

A faithful, fearless band

Proclaimed His Name a ransomed [host

Arose from every land.

The Lord worked with them from 

on High,

His proven word could none deny:

These signs shall surely follow them

Who on My name believe.


Verse 5

No word of Thine is void of power;

No promise, Lord, is vain,

Be this a Pentecostal hour

Confirm Thy Word again!

Nor canst Thou fail! Thou art the 

same 

As when shall surely follow [them

Who on My Name believe.


L.F.W. Woodford.