Christian Endeavor Hymns ‎#18

18. Gather the Golden Grain

1 Leave not for tomorrow the work of today,
For time, like an arrow, is speeding away;
The harvest is ready, look out on the plain;
Go, thrust in the sickle and gather the grain.

Refrain:
Go, gather the golden grain,
Go, gather the golden grain;
The harvest is ready, look out on the plain;
Go, gather the golden grain.

2 Leave not for tomorrow the work of today,
The moments are precious, then why should we stay?
The Master is calling again and again;
Go, thrust in the sickle and gather the grain. [Refrain]

3 Leave not for tomorrow the work of today,
The summer is waning, no longer delay;
The sheaves for the reaping wave bright o’er the plain;
Go, thrust in the sickle and gather the grain. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Leave not for tomorrow the work of today
• Title: Gather the Golden Grain
• Author: F. J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Go, gather the golden grain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Work
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Leave not for tomorrow the work of to-day]
• Composer: Ira D. Sankey
• Notes: Public Domain.