The Church Hymnal ‎#285a

285a. Lord of the living harvest

1 Lord of the living harvest
That whitens o'er the plain,
Where angels soon shall gather
Their sheaves of golden grain;
Accept these hands to labor,
These hearts to trust and love,
And deign with them to hasten
Thy kingdom from above.

2 As laborers in Thy vineyard
Still faithful may they be,
Content to bear the burden
Of weary days for Thee;
To ask no other wages,
When Thou shalt call them home,
But to have shared the travail
Which makes Thy kingdom come.

3 Come down, Thou Holy Spirit,
And fill their souls with light;
Clothe them in spotless raiment,
In vesture clean and white;
Within Thy sacred temple
Be with them where they stand,
To guide and teach Thy people
Throughout our native land.

4 Be with them, God the Father!
Be with them, God the Son!
And God the Holy Spirit!
Most blessèd Three in One!
Make them a holy priesthood,
Thee humbly to adore,
And fill them with Thy fullness,
Both now and evermore!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of the living harvest
• Author: J. S. B. Monsell
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Ordinations; Processionals: Ordinations; The Clergy

Tune Information

• Name: CALKIN
• Composer: J. B. Calkin
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.