The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#323

323. O Still in Accents Sweet

1 O still in accents sweet and strong
Sounds forth the ancient word,
"More reapers for white harvest fields,
More laborers for the Lord."

2 We hear the call; in dreams no more
In selfish ease we lie,
But, girded for our Father's work,
Go forth beneath His sky.

3 Where prophets' word, and martyrs' blood,
And prayers of saints were sown,
We, to their labors entering in,
Would reap where they have strown.

4 O Thou whose call our hearts has stirred,
To do Thy will we come;
Thrust in our sickles at Thy word,
And bear our harvest home.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O still in accents sweet and strong
• Title: O Still in Accents Sweet
• Author: Samuel Longfellow (1864)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 9:36-38
  ;
  John 4:35

Tune Information

• Name: GREEN HILL
• Composer: Albert L. Peace (1885)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Music used by permission of the publisher, W. Paxon and Co., Ltd., 36 Dean Street, London.