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Christ the worker

Author: Thomas Stevenson Colvin , b. 1925 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #611 (1985) Meter: 4.4.4.9 Lyrics: 1 Christ the worker, Christ the worker, born in Bethlehem, born to work and die for every one. 2 Blessed manchild, blessed manchild, boy of Nazareth, grew in wisdom as he grew in skill. 3 Skillful craftsman, skillful craftsman, blessed carpenter, praising God by labor at his bench. 4 Yoke maker, yoke maker, fashioned by his hands, easy yokes that made the labor less. 5 All who labor, all who labor, listen to his call, he will make that heavy burden light. 6 Heavy laden, heavy laden, gladly come to him, he will ease your load and give you rest. 7 Christ the worker, Christ the worker, Love alive for us, teach us how to do all work for God. Topics: Christian Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: AFRICAN WORK SONG
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Christ the Worker

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: Fill Us With Your Love #9 (1983) Lyrics: 1 Christ the worker: Christ the worker, born in Bethlehem, Born to work and die for every one. 2 Blessed man-child: Blessed man-child, boy of Nazareth, Grew in wisdom as he grew in skill. 3 Skillful craftsman: Skillful craftsman, blessed carpenter, Praising God by labor at His bench. 4 Yoke maker: Yoke maker, fashioned by His hands, Easy yokes that made the labor less. 5 All who labor: All who labor, listen to His call, He will make that heavy burden light. 6 Heavy laden: Heavy laden, gladly come to Him, He will ease your load and give you rest. 7 Christ the worker: Christ the worker, Love alive for us, teach us how to do all work for God. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST THE WORKER
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Christ the Worker

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: Ecumenical Praise #58 (1977) Lyrics: 1 Christ the worker, Christ the worker, born in Bethlehem, born to work and die for ev'ry man. 2 Blessed manchild, Blessed manchild, boy of Nazareth, grew in wisdom as He grew in skill. 3 Skillful craftsman, Skillful craftsman, blessed carpenter, praising God by labor at His bench. 4 Yoke maker, Yoke maker, fashioned by His hands, easy yokes that made the labor less. 5 You who labor, You who labor, listen to His call, He will make that heavy burden light. 6 Heavy laden, Heavy laden, gladly come to Him, He will ease your load and give you rest. 7 Christ the worker, Christ the worker, God-in-Man, teach us how to do all work for God. Topics: Jesus Christ His Youth Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ the worker]
Christ the Worker

Christ the worker

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools #524 (1992) First Line: Christ the worker, Christ the worker Topics: Discipleship and Service Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST THE WORKER
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