The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1066

1066. Vain were all our toil and labor

1 Vain were all our toil and labor,
Did not God that labor bless;
Vain, without his grace and favor,
Every talent we possess.

2 Vainer still the hope of heaven,
That on human strength relies;
But to him shall help be given
Who in humble faith applies.

3 Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed;
He shall grant us peace and rest:
Ne'er was suppliant disappointed,
Who through Christ his prayer addressed.

Text Information

• First Line: Vain were all our toil and labor
• Author: Harriet Auber
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Ministry and Missions

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #277, 162, or 534.