Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#385

385. Now, the sowing and the weeping

1 Now, the sowing and the weeping,
Working hard and waiting long;
Afterward, the golden reaping,
Harvest-home and grateful song.

2 Now, the long and toilsome duty,
Stone by stone to carve and bring;
Afterward, the perfect beauty
Of the palace of the King.

3 Now, the spirit conflict-riven,
Wounded heart, and painful strife;
Afterward, the triumph given,
And the victor's crown of life.

4 Now, the training, hard and lowly,
Weary feet and aching brow;
Afterward, the service holy,
And the Master's "Enter thou!"

Text Information

• First Line: Now, the sowing and the weeping
• Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christian: Triumph; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Seedtime and Harvest; Sowing and Reaping

Tune Information

• Name: HARVEST
• Composer: Dr. Herbert Sanders, 1879-
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: D Major