Workers in His Vineyard

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We have heard the call of Jesus

Author: W. E. M. Hackleman
Tune: [We have heard the call of Jesus]
Published in 2 hymnals

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We have heard the call of Jesus,
In the early morn of life,
To be workers in His vineyard,
Helping free the world of strife;
Haste should we to find employment,
Where He tells us we must go,
For we cannot find true pleasure,
Save in what He bids us do.

Chorus:
Workers in His vineyard,
Bringing Peace and Joy to all;
Thus, will we be true and faithful,
To the loving Master’s call.

Precious are the passing moments,
For our youth will fast decay,
When we can no longer labor,
As we can and ought today;
Let us then be up and doing;
We can work and sing and pray;
We can lead the erring sinner,
To the True and Living Way.

Evening-time is fast approaching;
Quickly, then His call obey;
See! the night with all its darkness,
Closes in upon the day!
Then with all our labors ended,
Having wrought until ‘tis late,
We shall hear the Savior calling—
“Pass within the Golden Gate.”

Source: Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One #59

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Author: W. E. M. Hackleman

William Edward Michael Hackleman USA 1868-1927. Born at Orange, IN, he grew up on a farm. At age 17 he was teaching singing classes and leading singing in meetings. He later taught public school for four years and studied music in Toronto, Canada, at the Conservatory of Music, under Italian composer, Francesco d'Auria, and also with other private teachers in New York City. He married Pearl C MNU, and they had four children: Edwin, Florence, Grace, and Gladys. He edited songbooks, composed music and lead music at state and national conventions of the Christian Church. He was an evangelist and served as president of the National Association of Church Musicians, and for five years was secretary to the Indiana Missionary Society. He led… Go to person page >

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First Line:	We have heard the call of Jesus
Title:	Workers in His Vineyard
Author:	W. E. M. Hackleman
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Workers in His vineyard
Publication Date:	1897
Copyright:	Public Domain