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This is our God, the Servant King

Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 First Line: From heaven you came, helpless babe Used With Tune: [From heaven you came, helpless babe]

Wach auf, wach auf, o Menschenkind!

Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:6 Topics: Aufmunterung zur Buße

In the Vineyard

Author: Miss Eliza M. Sherman Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:4 First Line: Long, O Master, in Thy vineyard Refrain First Line: Toiling in the vineyard Lyrics: 1 Long, O Master, in Thy vineyard, Through the dust and heat of day, I have toiled, and with my burden Come I now through shadows gray. Refrain: Toiling in the vineyard All day long with weary feet, Glad to rest when evening cometh, And the hours are cool and sweet. 2 Tangled vines and faded flowers Hidden lie among the sheaves; Look’st Thou sorrowful, O Master? Is there nothing else but leaves? [Refrain] 3 Gathered I the lovely flowers, With their dewy fragrance sweet, Hoping that amid their beauty Thou might’st find some grains of wheat. [Refrain] 4 Purge, Thou, then, the sheaves so worthless, That I lay at Thy dear feet, So they yield Thee at the harvest Only finest of the wheat. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Long, O Master, in Thy vineyard]

God's blessing ensures success

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:12 First Line: Now, Lord, fulfil thy faithful word Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry

I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. H. Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Lyrics: 1 I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, “Go And work in My harvest today; And then at the evening, when labor is done, Whatever is right I will pay.” Refrain: Then away to the work I will go, And join in the reaping of grain, And back from the harvest with beautiful sheaves, I’ll come with rejoicing again. 2 I cannot be idle, the fields are so white, And numberless sheaves will be lost; They perish for want of more reapers to save, How awful to think of the cost! [Refrain] 3 I cannot be idle, soon time will be o’er, And reaping be ended for aye; I’ll gather the lost from the byways of sin To walk in the beautiful way. [Refrain] 4 I cannot be idle, no time for repose, My resting shall be over there, Where all of the faithful in heaven above A crown of bright glory shall wear. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go"] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Cannot_Be_Idle); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (211); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (311); The Gospel Trumpet Company

The three calls

Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:3 First Line: O slumberer, rouse thee! Lyrics: 1 O slumberer, rouse thee! despise not the truth, But give thy Creator the days of thy youth; Why standest there idle! the day breaketh, see! The Lord of the vineyard is waiting for thee. “Holy Spirit, by Thy power, Grant me yet another hour; Earthly pleasures I would prove, Earthly joys, and earthly love; Scarcely yet hath dawned the day, Holy Spirit, wait, I pray!” 2 O loiterer, speed thee! the morn wears apace; Then squander no longer the moments of grace, But haste, while there’s time, with thy Master agree; The Lord of the vineyard stands waiting for thee. “Gentle Spirit, stay, oh, stay, Brightly beams the early day; Let me linger in these bowers, God shall have my noontide hours; Chide me not for my delay, Gentle Spirit, wait, I pray!" 3 O sinner, arouse thee! thy morning is passed; Already the shadows are lengthening fast; Escape for thy life! from the dark mountains flee; The Lord of the vineyard still waiteth for thee. "Spirit, cease Thy mournful lay, Leave me to myself, I pray; Earth hath flung her spell around me, Pleasure’s silken chain hath bound me; When the sun his path hath trod, Spirit, then I’ll turn to God!” Hark! borne on the winds is the bell's solemn toll; 'Tis mournfully pealing the knell of a soul-- The Spirit's sweet pleadings and strivings are o'er; The Lord of the vineyard stands waiting no more. Used With Tune: [O slumberer, rouse thee!]

When God Is a Child

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:16 First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Refrain First Line: When God is a child there's joy in our song Lyrics: Refrain: When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid. 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright. [Refrain] 2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and worth. [Refrain] 3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, telling the world that the Savior is born. [Refrain] 4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart, Jesus has come and will never depart. [Refrain] Used With Tune: GATES

Working and Waiting

Author: H. G. Jackson, D. D. Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:8 First Line: Working for the Master in the harvest field Refrain First Line: Working, working Topics: Loyalty and Obedience Used With Tune: [Working for the Master in the harvest field]

The Harvest Call

Author: William J. Henry Meter: 13.13.13.13 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:6 First Line: Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here Refrain First Line: Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here, Behold, with flaming sickle the reapers gather near; Oh, hear the earnest pleadings which come from every land, “Lord, send us gospel workers, to lend a helping hand.” Refrain: Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave, And o’er the rugged mountains, some precious soul to save? Oh, who will go in highways, and in the haunts of sin, With messages from heaven, and gently lead them in? 2 Why stand ye all day idle? The lab’rers are so few, The harvest is increasing, and there’s so much to do; The Master calls for workers, then, brother hear the cry, Go quickly join the reapers, and in His service die. [Refrain] 3 Why stand ye all day idle? The sun is sinking fast, The day will soon be over, the harvest time be past; Go work today for Jesus, bring in the golden sheaves, And in the day of crowning, a penny you’ll receive. [Refrain] 4 No, I shall not be idle, Lord, here am I, send me, I care not how You use me, I care not where it be; Content with this assurance, that I’m in Thy employ, Then gath’ring souls for Jesus shall be my greatest joy. [Refrain] Topics: Missionary Used With Tune: [Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Harvest_Call); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (310); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (169)

Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:6 Refrain First Line: Go work in my vineyard Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye here idle? The householder said; Go work in my vineyard, And ye shall be paid: "No person hath hired us," They answering say; And then to their labor Quickly they haste away. Chorus: "Go work in my vineyard, Our Savior doth say; Why stand ye here idle, Why longer delay? "Go work in my vineyard," Our Savior doth say; "Why stand ye here idle Thro'out the long bright day?" 2 Why stand ye here idle? Our Lord doth inquire; Who works in his vineyard, He giveth his hire: Then speed to your labor, Go every one; The moments are passing, And there is much to be done. [Chorus] 3 Why stand ye here idle? The lab'rers are few; Oh haste to the harvest! 'Tis ready for you: Go thrust in your sickle, And reap with your might; Each sheaf should be gathered, Ere we behold the night. [Chorus] 4 Alas! for the idlers, Lamenting at last; "The summer is ended, The harvest is past: The heat and the burden, The reapers have braved; Our work is unfinished Still, and our souls unsaved." [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Why stand ye here idle?]