African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#392

392. To the Work

1 To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

Refrain:
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on:
Let us hope, let us watch,
And labor till the Master comes.

2 To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

3 To the work! to the work! there is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the name of Jehovah exalted shall be,
In the loud-swelling chorus, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

4 To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward;
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, "Salvation is free!" [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: To the work! to the work!
• Title: To the Work
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Toiling on, toiling on
• Meter: 12.12.D. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 100:2
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Cross; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: TOILING ON
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 12.12.D. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major