The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#884

884. Go Out and Gather the Golden Grain

1 Go out and gather the golden grain,
The world is your harvest field;
Your toil for Jesus will not be vain
For He will the increase yield.

Refrain:
Gather, gather,
Gather in the golden grain;
Gather, gather,
Gather in the golden grain.

2 Go lift the soul from the haunts of sin,
The treasures of grace display;
Your mission here is to work and win,
Go show to the lost the way. [Refrain]

3 Go find some pearl on the ocean strand,
The shell may be rough and brown,
But polished by the dear Master’s hand,
‘Twill shine in his jewel’d crown. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Go out and gather the golden grain
• Title: Go Out and Gather the Golden Grain
• Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman
• Refrain First Line: Gather, gather
• Meter: 9.7.9.7. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 9:37
  ;
  Proverbs 11:30
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission: Spreading the Gospel
• Notes: The harvest truly is plentious [sic]. Mt. 9:37. He that winneth souls is wise. Prov. 11:30.

Tune Information

• Name: GATHER THE GOLDEN GRAIN
• Composer: Frank M. Davis, 1839-1896
• Meter: 9.7.9.7. with Ref.
• Incipit: 34555 12343 32234
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 69