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Author: William J. Henry Meter: 13.13.13.13 D Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Why stand ye all day idle? the harvest time is here Refrain First Line: O, who will go for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here, Behold, with flaming sickle the reapers gather near; Oh, hear the earnest pleadings which come from every land, “Lord, send us gospel workers, to lend a helping hand.” Refrain: Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave, And o’er the rugged mountains, some precious soul to save? Oh, who will go in highways, and in the haunts of sin, With messages from heaven, and gently lead them in? 2 Why stand ye all day idle? The lab’rers are so few, The harvest is increasing, and there’s so much to do; The Master calls for workers, then, brother hear the cry, Go quickly join the reapers, and in His service die. [Refrain] 3 Why stand ye all day idle? The sun is sinking fast, The day will soon be over, the harvest time be past; Go work today for Jesus, bring in the golden sheaves, And in the day of crowning, a penny you’ll receive. [Refrain] 4 No, I shall not be idle, Lord, here am I, send me, I care not how You use me, I care not where it be; Content with this assurance, that I’m in Thy employ, Then gath’ring souls for Jesus shall be my greatest joy. [Refrain] Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths)

Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: R. P. O. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Why stand ye here all the day idle, I pray? Refrain First Line: Standing idle! Go labor today Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye here all day idle, I pray? Go into my vineyard and labor today; The harvest is plenteous but lab’rers are few, Then haste ye away, there’s employment for you. Refrain: Standing idle! Go labor today; Go into my vineyard; Haste, haste ye away. 2 Too much of your time has already been lost; The world and its pleasures, ah! dearly they cost. Why tarry ye longer? Be up and away, And that which is right for thy wages I’ll pay. [Refrain] 3 The harvest is passing and soon will be o’er; The gracious entreaty ye’ll hear then no more. Ah! sad the reflection on mem’ry engraved, “The summer is ended, and I am not saved.” [Refrain] Topics: Activity and Work Used With Tune: [Why stand ye here all the day idle, I pray?]

Why Stand Ye Idle?

Author: Ellis J. Crum Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Why stand ye idle all day long

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[Why stand ye idle all day long?]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Ellis Crum Used With Text: Why Stand Ye Idle?

[Why stand ye idle all the day]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. W. Burgess Incipit: 35313 54443 23543 Used With Text: Wake Up!

[Why stand ye all day idle? the harvest-time is here]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: A. L. Byers Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 51113 21121 16555 Used With Text: The Harvest Call

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The Harvest Call

Author: William J. Henry Hymnal: Timeless Truths #473 Meter: 13.13.13.13 D First Line: Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here Refrain First Line: Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here, Behold, with flaming sickle the reapers gather near; Oh, hear the earnest pleadings which come from every land, “Lord, send us gospel workers, to lend a helping hand.” Refrain: Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave, And o’er the rugged mountains, some precious soul to save? Oh, who will go in highways, and in the haunts of sin, With messages from heaven, and gently lead them in? 2 Why stand ye all day idle? The lab’rers are so few, The harvest is increasing, and there’s so much to do; The Master calls for workers, then, brother hear the cry, Go quickly join the reapers, and in His service die. [Refrain] 3 Why stand ye all day idle? The sun is sinking fast, The day will soon be over, the harvest time be past; Go work today for Jesus, bring in the golden sheaves, And in the day of crowning, a penny you’ll receive. [Refrain] 4 No, I shall not be idle, Lord, here am I, send me, I care not how You use me, I care not where it be; Content with this assurance, that I’m in Thy employ, Then gath’ring souls for Jesus shall be my greatest joy. [Refrain] Topics: Missionary Scripture: Matthew 20:6 Tune Title: [Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here]

The Harvest Call

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Salvation Echoes #162 (1900) First Line: Why stand ye all day idle? the harvest time is here Refrain First Line: Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave Languages: English Tune Title: [Why stand ye all day idle? the harvest time is here]

The Harvest Call

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Select Hymns #169 (1911) First Line: Why stand ye all day idle? the harvest-time is here Refrain First Line: Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave Tune Title: [Why stand ye all day idle? the harvest-time is here]

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William J. Henry

1867 - 1955 Author of "The Harvest Call" in Timeless Truths Originally from Ohio, Henry was an early leader in the Holiness Movement near Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In 1889 he, answered a call to hold revival meetings in eastern Pennsylvania. Denominational leaders had received requests from congregations there, but had no one to send. Though Henry was only 22 years old, he proved a very effective organizer. He toured eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey for several months each year till 1895. He became a very active evangelist and song writer, holding meetings in every American state and in Britain. --www.hymntime.com/tch ================== The song, “I Cannot Be Idle,” was written by William J. Henry, in 1897. He got saved from his sins at the age of 20 (in 1882), and he wrote this song at the age of 35 years old. He got saved at an evangelistic meeting, took his stand with the church of God, and he was called to the ministry nine years later, in 1891. Two years later (at the age of 31 years old), he made his first trip to spread the gospel overseas. A small congregation in Liverpool, England, was started through his laboring. Henry could not be idle! Later, he started a congregation in Springfield, Missouri, where he pastored for 13 years. He wrote more than 300 songs. At the age of 73 years old, Henry and his wife wrote: “To God be all the glory! This has been the busiest and happiest time of our lives. We are both enjoying the best of health and are decided to do more for [God] in the future.” He died 20 years later. --www.churchofgodfca.com/

A. L. Byers

1869 - 1952 Person Name: Andrew L. Byers Composer of "[Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here]" in Timeless Truths Andrew Linnaeus Byers was born on August 26, 1869 in Albany, Illinois. Byers’ mother was song writer Nancy Byers. In 1890 he became involved with Daniel Warner & Barney Warren in evangelistic work; later joined the Gospel Trumpet publishing company as music editor for a year. He left that work because of health problems and worked as an evangelist and pastor in Idaho & Oregon before taking a pastorate in Sacramento, California, in 1934. He died on November 9, 1952 in Sacramento, California. His works include: Birth of a Reformation: The Life and Labors of D. S. Warner, 1922 NN, Hymnary.