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70. Workmen of God

1 Life’s work is before us,
And this work demands
Steadfastness and courage,—
Willing heart and hands.
Bring we to it, comrades,
Will to strive and win
Soldiers for Christ Jesus
In the fight with win.

Refrain:
Come, and work for the Master;
Lo! on hill and plain,
Fields all white for the harvest—
Garner in God’s grain;
Join the song of the reapers,
And at nightfall come,
Bringing sheaves we have gathered
To God’s harvest-home.

2 In this field of labor
Each one has a share:
Speak a word of comfort,
Any time and where;
Cheer the weak and weary,
Found along the road,
Lend a hand, my comrades,
Lift another’s load. [Refrain]

3 Turn not back, my comrades,
From a task begun;
There’ll be time for resting
When the work is done:
For the strength that’s needed
Trust the God above,
Daring, doing, winning,
In the name of Love. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Life's work is before us
Title: Workmen of God
Author: Eben E. Rexford
Refrain First Line: Come, and work for the Master
Language: English
Publication Date: 1922
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Life's work is before us]
Composer: Samuel W. Beazley
Notes: Public Domain.



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