1 I mean to run till the victory is won
To fast and pray all along the way.
Not rust but wear out,
Tho' tossed and driven about,
Just keep on working till the day is done.

Refrain:
I mean to work till the day is done,
I mean to work till the day is done,
I'll cease from sorrow,
There'll be no tomorrow.
I mean to work till the day is done.

2 To love my enemies, do good to them that hate,
Jesus commanded, so do not wait.
Oh, sleeping slumber,
See what a number.
And start to work before the day is done. [Refrain]