He That Goeth Forth

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He that goeth forth and weepeth, Bearing precious seed (Hall)

Author: J. E. Hall
Tune: [He that goeth forth and weepeth] (Hall)
Published in 11 hymnals

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1. He that goeth forth and weepeth,
Bearing precious seed,
Let him know that as he soweth
To the sinner's need,
So he'll reap.

Chorus:
Sowing now, sowing now,
But reaping by and by;
Weeping now, weeping now,
Rejoicing by and by.

2. He that goeth forth and weepeth,
Trusting in the Lord,
Let him know that all he soweth
Of the precious word,
That he'll reap. [Chorus]

3. He that goeth forth and weepeth,
All aglow with love,
Often times, just while he soweth,
Hearts begin to move;
So he'll reap. [Chorus]

4. He that goeth forth and weepeth,
Christ he never leaves,
Doubtless shall return rejoicing!
Bringing home his sheaves,
Thus, he'll reap. [Chorus]

Source: The Gospel Awakening: a collection of original and selected "hymns and spiritual songs" for the use in gospel meetings everywhere #30

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Author: J. E. Hall

Hall, Jane E., of Battleborough, Vermont, has in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, 18S1, under the initials "J. E. H.," (1) "The love that Jesus had for me" (Love of Jesus); (2) "We shall have a new name in that land" (The New Name). The music in Sankey to these hymns is also by the same person. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907) Go to person page >

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First Line:	He that goeth forth and weepeth, Bearing precious seed (Hall)
Title:	He That Goeth Forth
Author:	J. E. Hall
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Sowing now, sowing now, but reaping by and by
Copyright:	Public Domain