Laudes Domini ‎#483

483. "The Laborers are few"

1 Hark! the voice of Jesus calling,
Who will go and work to-day?
Fields are white, the harvest waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?
Loud and long the Master calleth,
Rich reward he offers free;
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I, O Lord, send me."

2 If you cannot cross the ocean
And the heathen lands explore,
You can find the heathen nearer,
You can help them at your door;
If you cannot speak like angels,
If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus,
You can say he died for all.

3 While the souls of men are dying,
And the Master calls for you,
Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do!"
Gladly take the task he gives you,
Let his work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when he calleth,
"Here am I, O Lord, send me."

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the voice of Jesus calling
• Title: "The Laborers are few"
• Author: D. March
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Activity and Zeal; Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Work of; Harvest; Home Missions: Witnessing; Ministry; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: MISSION SONG
• Composer: P. P. Van Arsdale
• Meter: 8s, 7s, D
• Key: G Major or modal