Laudes Domini ‎#476

476. More laborers

1 Oh, still in accents sweet and strong
Sounds forth the ancient word,--
"More reapers for white harvest fields,
More laborers for the Lord!"

2 We hear the call; in dreams no more
In selfish ease we lie,
But, girded for our Father's work,
Go forth beneath his sky.

3 Where prophets' word, and martyrs' blood
And prayers of saints were sown,
We, to their labors entering in,
Would reap where they have strown.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, still in accents sweet and strong
• Title: More laborers
• Author: Samuel Longfellow
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Matthew 9:38
  ;
  Luke 10:2
  ;
  John 4:37
  ;
  John 9:4
• Topic: Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Work of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table

Tune Information

• Name: CHESTERFIELD
• Composer: T. Haweis
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal