Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Gloria Deo #436 (1901) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Work while it is to-day! Lyrics: 1 Work while it is today!
This was our Saviour’s rule;
With willing minds let us obey,
As learners in His school.
2 Lord, Christ, we humbly ask
Of Thee the power and will,
With fear and meekness, every task,
Of duty to fulfill.
3 At home, by word and deed,
Adorn redeeming grace;
And sow abroad the precious seed
Of truth in every place:—
4 That thus the wilderness
May blossom like the rose,
And trees spring up of righteousness,
Where’er life’s river flows.
5 For thee our all to spend,
Still may we watch and pray,
And, persevering to the end,
Work while it is today. Topics: Work for Christ Languages: English Tune Title: SERVICE
Work While it is To-day