The Church Hymnal ‎#611

611. In our work, and in our play

1 In our work, and in our play,
Jesus, be Thou ever near;
Guarding, guiding all the day,
Keeping in Thy holy fear.

2 Thou didst toil, O royal Child,
In the far-off Holy Land,
Blessing labour undefiled
Pure and honest, of the hand.

3 Thou wilt bless our play-hour too,
If we ask Thy succour strong;
Watch o'er all we say or do,
Hold us back from guilt and wrong.

4 O! how happy thus to spend
Work and playtime in His sight,
Who that day which shall not end,
Gives to those who do the right.

Text Information

• First Line: In our work, and in our play
• Author: W. C. Dix
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life

Tune Information

• Name: LYNE
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Magdalen Hymns," 1760