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Beneficence

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #475 (1888) Topics: Activity; Charity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Consecration Of Possessions First Line: Jesus, our Lord, how rich thy grace! Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Lord, how rich thy grace! Thy bounties how complete! How shall we count the matchless sum! How pay the mighty debt! 2 High on a throne of radiant light Dost thou exalted shine; What can our poverty bestow, When all the worlds are thine! 3 But thou hast brethren here below, The partners of thy grace; And wilt confess their humble names, Before thy Father's face. 4 In them thou mayst be clothed and fed, And visited and cheered; And in their accents of distress, Our Saviour's voice is heard. Scripture: Psalm 41:1 Languages: English Tune Title: CHESTERFIELD

Expedition

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #476 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Love For Souls; Missions; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Love For Souls; Missions First Line: Work while it is to-day! Lyrics: 1 Work, while it is to-day! This was our Saviour's rule; With docile minds let us obey, As learners in his school. 2 Lord Christ, we humbly ask Of thee the power and will, With fear and meekness, every task Of duty to fulfill. 3 At home, by word and deed, Adorn redeeming grace; And sow abroad the precious seed Of truth in every place: 4 That thus the wilderness May blossom like the rose, And trees spring up of righteousness, Where'er life's river flows. Languages: English

More laborers

Author: Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: Laudes Domini #476 (1888) Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table First Line: Oh, still in accents sweet and strong Lyrics: 1 Oh, still in accents sweet and strong Sounds forth the ancient word,-- "More reapers for white harvest fields, More laborers for the Lord!" 2 We hear the call; in dreams no more In selfish ease we lie, But, girded for our Father's work, Go forth beneath his sky. 3 Where prophets' word, and martyrs' blood And prayers of saints were sown, We, to their labors entering in, Would reap where they have strown. Scripture: Matthew 9:38 Languages: English Tune Title: CHESTERFIELD

Contribution

Author: William W. How Hymnal: Laudes Domini #477 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Activity; Charity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Consecration Of Possessions; Love For Souls; Missions; Activity; Charity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Consecration Of Possessions; Love For Souls; Missions First Line: We give thee but thine own Lyrics: 1 We give thee but thine own, Whate'er the gift may be: All that we have is thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from thee. 2 May we thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly as thou blessest us, To thee our first-fruits give. 3 To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe, To tend the lone and fatherless Is angel's work below. 4 The captive to release, To God the lost to bring, To teach the way of life and peace It is a Christ-like thing. 5 And we believe thy word, Though dim our faith may be; Whate'er for thine we do, O Lord, We do it unto thee. Languages: English

Charitableness

Author: Miss Fletcher Hymnal: Laudes Domini #477 (1888) Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table First Line: Think gently of the erring one! Lyrics: 1 Think gently of the erring one! And let us not forget, However darkly stained by sin, He is our brother yet. 2 Heir of the same inheritance, Child of the self-same God; He hath but stumbled in the path We have in weakness trod. 3 Forget not thou hast often sinned, And sinful yet must be: Deal gently with the erring one: As God has dealt with thee. Scripture: Proverbs 11:30 Languages: English Tune Title: CHESTERFIELD

Days going by

Author: George Cooper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #478 (1890) Topics: Activity and Zeal; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Home Missions Witnessing; Love For Souls; Missions; Orphans; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Home Missions Witnessing; Love For Souls; Missions; Orphans First Line: There are lonely hearts to cherish Refrain First Line: Up! then, trusty hearts and true Lyrics: 1 There are lonely hearts to cherish While the days are going by; There are weary souls who perish, While the days are going by. If a smile we can renew, As our journey we pursue, Oh, the good we all may do, While the days are going by. Chorus: Up! then, trusty hearts and true, Tho' the day comes, night comes too; Oh, the good we all may do, While the days are going by. 2 There's no time for idle scorning While the days are going by; Let our face be like the morning, While the days are going by. Oh! the world is full of sighs, Full of sad and weeping eyes; Help your fallen brothers rise, While the days are going by. [Chorus] 3 All the loving links that bind us While the days are going by, One by one we leave behind us While the days are going by; But the seeds of good we sow, Both in shade and shrine will grow, And will keep our hearts aglow While the days are going by. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: YEISLEY

The Martyr-spirit

Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: Laudes Domini #478 (1888) Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Cross of Christ Taking First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war, A kingly crown to gain; His blood-red banner streams afar: Who follows in his train? 2 Who best can drink his cup of woe, And triumph over pain, Who patient bear his cross below-- He follows in his train. 3 A glorious band, the chosen few, On whom the spirit came: Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and flame. 4 They climbed the dizzy steep to heaven Through peril, toil, and pain: O God! to us may grace be given To follow in their train! Languages: English Tune Title: CHESTERFIELD

"Call them in!"

Author: Mrs. T. D. L. Jessup Hymnal: Laudes Domini #479 (1890) Topics: Activity and Zeal; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Love For Souls; Missions; Poor, the ; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Love For Souls; Missions; Poor, the First Line: Call them in! the poor, the wretched Refrain First Line: Call them in! Call them in! Lyrics: 1 Call them in! the poor, the wretched, Sin-stained wanderers from the fold; Peace and pardon freely offer Can you weigh their worth in gold? Refrain: Call them in! Call them in! 2 Call them in! the weak, the weary, Laden with the doom of sin; Bid them come and rest in Jesus; He is waiting; call them in! [Refrain] 3 Call them in! the Jew, the Gentile, Bid the stranger to the feast; Call them in! the rich, the noble, From the highest to the least. [Refrain] 4 Call them in! the broken-hearted, Cowering 'neath the brand of shame; Speak love's message, low and tender; 'Twas for sinners Jesus came. [Refrain] 5 See the shadows lengthen round us, Soon the day-dawn will begin: Can you leave them lost and lonely? Christ is coming: call them in! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: BEYRUT

"Harvest home"

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #479 (1888) Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Consecration Of Possessions First Line: Sow in the morn thy seed Lyrics: 1 Sow in the morn thy seed, At eve hold not thy hand; To doubt and fear give thou no heed; Broad-cast it o'er the land. 2 And duly shall appear In verdure, beauty, strength, The tender blade, the stalk, the ear, And the full corn at length. 3 Thou canst not toil in vain; Cold, heat, the moist and dry, Shall foster and mature the grain For garners in the sky. 4 Then, when the glorious end, The day of God shall come, The angel-reapers shall descend, And heaven sing "Harvest home!" Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1 Languages: English Tune Title: BEDAN

"The night cometh"

Author: Anna L. Walker Hymnal: Laudes Domini #480 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Missions; Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Missions First Line: Work, for the night is coming Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming; Work, through the morning hours; Work, while the dew is sparkling; Work, 'mid springing flowers; Work, when the day grows brighter, Work, in the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon. Give every flying minute Something to keep in store: Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies, Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is darkening, When man's work is o'er. Languages: English Tune Title: WORK SONG