Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#268

268. 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 labour,
These hearts to trust and love,
And deign with them to hasten
Thy kingdom from above.

2 As labourers in Thy vineyard,
Lord send them out to 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 O come, Thou Holy Spirit!
And fill their souls with light,
Clothe them in spotless raiment,
In linen clean and white;
Beside Thy sacred altar
Be with them where they stand,
To sanctify Thy people
Through all this happy land.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of the living harvest
• Author: Dr. J. S. Monsell, 1811-1875
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Ministry: Call to; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Ordinances; Harvest: Spiritual; Labour: For God

Tune Information

• Name: ENDSLEIGH
• Composer: S. Ferreti, 1817-1874
• Arranger: J. Turle, 1802-1882
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: G Major or modal