Haste to the Field of Labor

O, wake, for the day is passing

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner
Tune: [O wake, for the day is passing]
Published in 4 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Oh, wake, for the day is passing,
And swiftly approacheth night!
The grain in its ripened beauty
Bends low in the valley bright!

Refrain:
Haste to the field of labor,
Bring the glad harvest home;
The kingdom of God is waiting,
Come, all ye reapers, come.

2 Come now with your sickles sharpened,
Make ready the shining blade;
The Master himself is working,
And calling for earnest aid. [Refrain]

3 Oh, come to the work rejoicing,
And gladly do well your part;
The Lord needeth earnest workers,
And faithful and true of heart. [Refrain]

4 Oh, wake, for the day advances!
Toil not o’er the falling leaves;
But now, for the final harvest,
Bear homeward the golden sheaves. [Refrain]


Source: Joyful Sound: a collection of new hymns and music with familiar selections #31

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner

Fronie Bell Turner, married to Rev. R. N. Turner, pastor in the Protestant Episcopal Church. Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O, wake, for the day is passing
Title: Haste to the Field of Labor
Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Haste to the field of labor
Copyright: Public Domain

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Joyful Sound #31

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Sacred Trio #207

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The Finest of the Wheat #81

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The Sacred Trio #207

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