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Text:In our work, and in our play
Author:W. C. Dix
Tune:LYNE

611. In our work, and in our play

1 In our work, and in our play,
Jesus, be Thou ever near;
Guarding, guiding all the day,
Keeping in Thy holy fear.

2 Thou didst toil, O royal Child,
In the far-off Holy Land,
Blessing labour undefiled
Pure and honest, of the hand.

3 Thou wilt bless our play-hour too,
If we ask Thy succour strong;
Watch o'er all we say or do,
Hold us back from guilt and wrong.

4 O! how happy thus to spend
Work and playtime in His sight,
Who that day which shall not end,
Gives to those who do the right.

Text Information
First Line: In our work, and in our play
Author: W. C. Dix
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: Youth and School Life
Tune Information
Name: LYNE
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: "Magdalen Hymns," 1760



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