Sunshine ‎#66

66. The Sheaf and Crown

1 O sing to the Savior, loud anthems employ!
He came our salvation to bring;
Be ready to serve Him with ardor and joy,
And gather the sheaves for our King.

Refrain:
Then gather the sheaves
For daylight soon leaves,
The moments are flying on pinions so fleet;
With Jesus we’ll rest,
Eternally blest,
And lay down our sheaves at His feet.

2 The Master has bro’t us rich gifts from above,
No sorrow nor toil would He spare;
Then let us draw near Him with hearts full of love,
And labor with patience and prayer. [Refrain]

3 The harvest is ready, but reapers are few,
Now cheerfully, joyfully go;
We’ll carry our sheaves thro’ the bright, pearly gate,
Where Jesus our crowns will bestow. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O sing to the Savior, loud anthems employ
• Title: The Sheaf and Crown
• Translator: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: Then gather the sheaves
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [O sing to the Savior, loud anthems employ]
• Composer: Emma E. Meyer
• Notes: Now Public Domain.