Send The Light, The Blessed Gospel Light

“Send the Light, the Blessed Gospel Light” is one of the most widely loved missionary hymns written by Charles H. Gabriel, first published in 1890. Gabriel, a prolific American hymn writer and composer, was deeply committed to evangelism, and this hymn reflects that passion. It calls believers to obedience to the Great Commission, urging the church to spread the gospel light to every corner of the earth.

The hymn’s refrain, “Send the light, the blessed gospel light, let it shine from shore to shore,” captures the vision of worldwide evangelism. It reminds believers that the message of Christ must not be confined to one place but shared freely so that all nations may hear. The verses describe the urgency of carrying the message, the need for faithful workers, and the joy of laboring in God’s vineyard.

Gabriel’s lively and memorable melody, paired with his earnest text, helped the hymn become a staple in revival meetings, missionary services, and evangelistic campaigns throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Its simple yet powerful appeal encourages Christians to live as bearers of Christ’s light and to give themselves fully to His service.

Through this hymn, Gabriel captured the missionary heartbeat of the church, emphasizing that the gospel is not only a personal treasure but a message meant for the world. For generations, “Send the Light” has inspired believers to pray, give, and go, ensuring that the light of Christ continues to shine “from shore to shore.”