1.God is working His purpose outAs year suceeds to year;God is working His purpose out,And the time is drawing near;Nearer and nearer draws the time,The time that shall surely beWhen the earth shall be filled with the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.2.From utmost east to utmost west,Where’er man’s foot hath trod,By the mouth of many messengersGoes forth the voice of God;Give ear to me, ye confinents,Ye isles, give ear to me,That the earth shall be filled with the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.3.March we forth in the strength of GodWith the banner of Christ unfurled,That the light of the glorious gospel of truthMay shine throughout the world:Fight we the fight with sorrow and sinTo set their captives free,That the earth shall be filled with the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.4.All we can do is nothing worthUnless God blesses the deed;Vainly we hope for the harvest tideTill God gives life to teh seed;Yet nearer and nearer draws the time,The time that shall surely be,When the earth shall be filled with the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.