The Hymnal for Boys and Girls ‎#66

66. Jesus, Thou Divine Companion

1 Jesus, thou divine Companion,
By thy lowly human birth
Thou hast come to join the workers,
Burden-bearers of the earth.
Thou, the Carpenter of Nazareth,
Toiling for thy daily food,
By thy patience and thy courage
Thou have taught us work is good.

2 They who tread the path of labor
Follow where thy feet have trod;
They who work without complaining
Do the holy will of God.
Thou, the peace that passes knowledge,
Dwellest in the daily strife;
Thou, the Bread of heaven, art broken
In the sacrament of life.

3 Every task, however simple,
Sets the soul that does it free;
Every deed of human kindness
Done to man is done to thee.
Jesus, thou divine Companion,
Help us all to work our best;
Bless us in our daily labor,
Lead us to our Sabbath rest.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, thou divine Companion
• Title: Jesus, Thou Divine Companion
• Author: Henry Van Dyke
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Workers

Tune Information

• Name: ALLELUIA
• Composer: S. S. Wesley
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: F Major