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.



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