The Ark of Praise ‎#65

65. The Wages of Sin

1 I have labored for thee, O sin,
With energy, night and day,
Now what shall I have for my reward,
And what is my utmost pay?

Refrain:
“The wages of sin is death,”
All that is promised, you know,—
Nothing but death, eternal death,
Bitter remorse and woe.

2 But I’ve given my youth and strength,
My talents and time to thee,
I have bartered away my words of truth,
And nothing remains to me. [Refrain]

3 I have slighted the voice of God,
And stifled my conscience too;
I have done despite to the Spirit’s power,
In striving thy work to do. [Refrain]

4 I have severed the ties of earth,
And ruined my hopes of heaven,
And only for thee I’ve lived and toiled,
And now, what reward is given? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have labored for thee, O sin
• Title: The Wages of Sin
• Author: William J. Kirkpatrick
• Refrain First Line: The wages of sin is death
• Publication Date: 1882
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I have labored for thee, O sin]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
• Notes: Now Public Domain.