Hymns of Praise ‎#70

70. Workmen of God

1 Life’s work is before us,
And this work demands
Steadfastness and courage,—
Willing heart and hands.
Bring we to it, comrades,
Will to strive and win
Soldiers for Christ Jesus
In the fight with win.

Refrain:
Come, and work for the Master;
Lo! on hill and plain,
Fields all white for the harvest—
Garner in God’s grain;
Join the song of the reapers,
And at nightfall come,
Bringing sheaves we have gathered
To God’s harvest-home.

2 In this field of labor
Each one has a share:
Speak a word of comfort,
Any time and where;
Cheer the weak and weary,
Found along the road,
Lend a hand, my comrades,
Lift another’s load. [Refrain]

3 Turn not back, my comrades,
From a task begun;
There’ll be time for resting
When the work is done:
For the strength that’s needed
Trust the God above,
Daring, doing, winning,
In the name of Love. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Life's work is before us
• Title: Workmen of God
• Author: Eben E. Rexford
• Refrain First Line: Come, and work for the Master
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1922

Tune Information

• Name: [Life's work is before us]
• Composer: Samuel W. Beazley