Gospel Praise Book. ‎#72

72. The Reapers

1 Behold the changing autumn leaves,
Behold the fields of rip’ning grain,
Go gather in the golden sheaves
From valley, hill, and distant plain.

Chorus:
Then, reapers, haste, the skies are clear,
The fields resound the glad refrain.
The harvesters, from far and near,
Are gath’ring in the golden grain.

2 Behold the harvest of the Lord!
Behold the broad and whitening fields!
Send out the call, send forth the word,
Till hundredfold the harvest yields. [Chorus]

3 Why idly stand? there’s work for all;
The Master calls, why longer wait?
Go, gather in both great and small,
Make haste, or you will be too late. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the changing autumn leaves
• Title: The Reapers
• Author: Asa Hull
• Refrain First Line: Then, reapers, haste, the skies are clear
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Christian Work

Tune Information

• Name: [Behold the changing autumn leaves]
• Composer: Asa Hull