Toiling for Thee

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We have been toiling, dear Master, today

Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Tune: [We have been toiling, dear Master, today]
Published in 4 hymnals

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1 We have been toiling, dear Master, today;
Now, as the twilight is fading away,
Here we have gathered to rest at thy feet,—
Come in thy mercy thy children to greet.

Refrain:
Toiling for thee,
Toiling for thee,
Earnestly toiling, dear Master, for thee;
Toiling for thee,
Toiling for thee,
Rich with thy blessing our harvest will be.

2 We have been seeking, and lo! we have found
Vines that were broken and trailed on the ground;
Tenderly stooping we bound them again;
Now we are waiting the dew and the rain. [Refrain]

3 We have been trying to watch unto prayer,
Trying the burdens of others to bear;
Grant us thy wisdom, thy grace from above;
Help us to labor in meekness and love. [Refrain]

4 Lord, thou art with us; we know thou art here;
Why do we falter, and what do we fear?
If we are faithful, and trust in thy word,
Fruit in abundance our toil will reward. [Refrain]

Source: Showers of Blessing #106

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Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line:	We have been toiling, dear Master, today
Title:	Toiling for Thee
Author:	Fanny J. Crosby
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Toiling for Thee
Copyright:	Public Domain