Hymnal ‎#322

322. We build with fruitless cost, unless

1 We build with fruitless cost, unless
The Lord the pile sustain;
Unless the Lord the city keep,
The watchman wakes in vain.

2 In vain we rise before the day,
and late to rest repair,
Allow no respite to our toil,
And eat the bread of care.

3 Supplies of life, with ease to them,
H eon His saints bestows;
He crowns their labours with success,
Their nights with safe repose.

Text Information

• First Line: We build with fruitless cost, unless
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871
• Topic: Family Worship

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