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Christian, work for Jesus

Christian, work for Jesus

Author: Mary Haslock
Tune: PENKIVELL
Published in 18 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Christian, work for Jesus,
Who on earth for thee
Labored, wearied, suffered,
Died upon the tree.

2 Work with lips so fervid
That thy words may prove
Thou hast brought a message
From the God of love.

3 Work with heart that burneth,
Humbly at his feet
Priceless gems to offer,
For his crown made meet.

4 Work with prayer unceasing,
Borne on faith's strong wing.
Earnestly beseeching
Trophies for the King.

5 Work while strength endureth,
Until death draw near;
Then thy Lord's sweet welcome
Thou in heaven shalt hear.

Source: Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs, ancient and modern for use in the prayer-meeting #417

Author: Mary Haslock

Hasloch, Mary. Author of "Christian, work for Jesus" (Sunday School Festival), in the Congregational Church Hymnal, 1887, &c. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Christian, work for Jesus
Author: Mary Haslock
Meter: 6.5.6.5
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #9730
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #9730

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