![]() The author served for some time as a pastor in New York City, and knew his subject well. Thus is represented both urban and rural areas. ![]() The “hedges” likely refers to those that were grown as protective barriers around farming land. In a similar parable, in Luke, we find “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled” (Lk. “Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding” (Matt. The inspiration for this hymn comes from the command of a king, in a parable of the Lord Jesus, a story that provides an image of the gospel outreach. ![]() The tune, Germany, is also used with the hymn Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness.
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