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For the Fruit of All Creation
Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 70 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Lyrics: 1 For the fruit of all creation,
thanks be to God.
For his gifts to every nation,
thanks be to God.
For the plowing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safekeeping,
thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labor,
God's will is done.
In the help we give our neighbor,
God's will is done.
In our worldwide task of caring
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.
3 For the harvests of the Spirit,
thanks be to God.
For the good we all inherit,
thanks be to God.
For the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all, that love has found us,
thanks be to God. Topics: Creation; Labor; Occasional Services Thanksgiving/Harvest; Stewardship of Nature; Thankfulness; Time; Elements of Worship Forgiviness and Grace Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
For the Fruit of All Creation
En La Viña Del Señor
Author: P. Grado Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-17 First Line: Yo quiero trabajar por el Señor Refrain First Line: Trabajar y orar Used With Tune: [Yo quiero trabajar por el Señor]
En La Viña Del Señor
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,220 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:16 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high;
hide me, O my Savior, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last!
2 Other refuge have I none;
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah! leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenseless head
with the shadow of thy wing.
3 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cover all my sin;
let the healing streams abound;
make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art;
freely let me take of thee;
spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity.
Topics: Comfort & Encouragement; Sickness & Health; Walk with God; Comfort & Encouragement; Grace; Hope; Lord's Supper; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Refuge; Sanctification; Sickness & Health; Walk with God Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 900 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:16 Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
like the wideness of the sea;
there’s a kindness in God's justice,
which is more than liberty.
2 There is welcome for the sinner,
and more graces for the good!
There is mercy with the Savior;
there is healing in his blood.
3 For the love of God is broader
than the measure of our mind;
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind.
4 If our love were but more simple,
we should rest upon God's word;
and our lives would be illumined
by the presence of our Lord.
Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Adoration and Praise; Call to the Christian Life; Forgiveness; Freedom and Liberation; Grace; Jesus Christ Blood; Justice; Mercy; Presence (Holy Spirit) Used With Tune: WELLESLEY
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Labourers in the vineyard of the Lord
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 122 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:12 First Line: And let our bodies part Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry Used With Tune: STRAND
Labourers in the vineyard of the Lord
To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise
Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 110 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:12 Lyrics: 1 To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise
in hymns of adoration,
to thee bring sacrifice of praise
with shouts of exultation:
bright robes of gold the fields adorn,
the hills with joy are ringing,
the valleys stand so thick with corn
that even they are singing.
2 And now, on this our festal day,
thy bounteous hand confessing,
upon thine altar, Lord, we lay
the first-fruits of thy blessing:
by thee the hungry soul is fed
with gifts of grace supernal;
thou who dost give us earthly bread,
give us the bread eternal.
3 We bear the burden of the day,
and often toil seems dreary;
but labour ends with sunset ray,
and rest comes for the weary:
may we, the angel-reaping o'er,
stand at the last accepted,
Christ's golden sheaves for evermore
to garners bright elected.
4 O blessèd is that land of God,
where saints abide for ever;
where golden fields spread far and broad,
where flows the crystal river:
the strains of all its holy throng
with ours today are blending;
thrice blessèd is that harvest-song
which never hath an ending. Used With Tune: GOLDEN SHEAVES
To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise
Social dedication to God
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:12 First Line: Jesus, our best beloved friend Topics: Means of Grace Prayer and Intercession Used With Tune: ELTON
Social dedication to God
Come, Labor On
Author: Jane L. Borthwick Meter: 4.10.10.10.4 Appears in 71 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:6-7 Lyrics: 1 Come, labor on.
Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain
while all around us waves the golden grain?
And to each servant does the Master say,
"Go work today."
2 Come, labor on.
The enemy is watching night and day,
to sow the tares, to snatch the seed away;
while we in sleep our duty have forgot,
he slumbers not.
3 Come, labor on.
Away with gloomy doubts and faithless fear!
No arm so weak but may do service here:
by feeblest agents may our God fulfill
his righteous will.
4 Come, labor on.
Claim the high calling angels cannot share:
to young and old the gospel gladness bear.
Redeem the time its hours so swiftly fly
the night draws nigh.
5 Come, labor on.
No time for rest, till glows the western sky,
till the long shadows o'er our pathway lie
and a glad sound comes with the setting sun:
"Servants, well done."
Topics: Industry & Labor; Church and Mission; Church; Industry & Labor; Missions; Rest; Witness Used With Tune: ORA LABORA
Come, Labor On
Working for Jesus
Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:4 First Line: Hear the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Work, then, for Jesus Used With Tune: [Hear the voice of Jesus say]
Working for Jesus
Not Far Beyond the Sea
Author: George B. Caird Meter: 8.8.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:12 First Line: Not far beyond the sea, nor high Used With Tune: GANGES
Not Far Beyond the Sea
In Parables the Lord doth shew
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Lyrics: 1 In Parables the Lord doth shew,
What Gospel Ministers must do--
How to perform their duty well,
We find here in this Parable.
2 The Church, a Vineyard of the Lord:
Those who he sends to teach his word,
They labour in his Vineyard here;
They have the charge, the trust and care.
3 God, to erect his Church on earth,
The vineyard of the greatest worth;
Thus did his labour'rs early send,
That sacred Vineyard to attend.
4 And as the passage plainly shews,
The call was first unto the Jews:
When Priests and Levites, taught & shew'd
The laws and ordinance of God.
5 They minister'd as they were taught,
But otherwise they labour'd not;
Till they did first with him agree,
And know what their reward should be.
6 Those who have not the cause at heart,
Do with reluctance act their part;
And as a penny for the day
Such hirelings do teach and pray.
7 Not only unto Jacob's race
Did God reveal his plan of grace;
But after many years were past,
The Gentiles too were call'd at last.
8 The call they did with joy embrace,
To be intrusted with such grace;
In such a call to serve the Lord,
It was to them a great reward.
9 They ask'd not what shall we receive?
As a support on which we live--
They trust, the word and promises,
And act their part with willingness.
10 They teach, admonish and reprove,
And all they do is out of love;
They act with fervency and zeal,
And God rewards their labours well. Topics: Septuagesima Sunday
In Parables the Lord doth shew
Bid them go labor today
Author: Jno. R. Clements Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:3 First Line: Out in the market place idle ones Used With Tune: [Out in the market place idle ones]
Bid them go labor today
Work, for the Night Is Coming
Author: Annie L. Coghill Appears in 1,168 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming,
Work thro' the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work 'mid springing flow'rs.
Work when the day grows brighter,
Under the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.
2 Work for the night is coming,
Work thro' 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 dark'ning,
When man's work is o'er.
Topics: Admonition; Admonition Used With Tune: [Work for the night is coming]
Work, for the Night Is Coming
Hark! the Voice of Jesus Crying
Author: Daniel March Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 505 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Lyrics: 1 Hark! the voice of Jesus crying,
"Who will go and work today?
Fields are white, and harvests waiting;
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the Master calleth,
Rich reward He offers free;
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I; send me, send me"?
2 Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do,"
While the souls of men are dying,
And the Master calls for you:
Gladly take the task He gives you,
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
"Here am I; send me, send me."
Amen. Topics: Church Year Septuagesima; Septuagesima; A Missionary Service; Missions Foreign; Missions Home Used With Tune: JESUS ÄR MIN VÄN DEN BÄSTE
Hark! the Voice of Jesus Crying
Father, hear the prayers we offer
Author: Love Maria Willis, 1824-1908 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 234 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Topics: Prayer: Intercession and Petition Used With Tune: SUSSEX
Father, hear the prayers we offer
Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old
Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre, 1821-1891 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 177 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20 Lyrics: 1 Your hands, O Lord, in days of old
were strong to heal and save;
they triumphed over pain and death,
o'er darkness and the grave.
To you they went, the blind, the mute,
the palsied and the lame,
the leper set apart and shunned,
the sick and those in shame.
2 And then your touch brought life and health,
gave speech and strength and sight;
and youth renewed, with health restored,
claimed you, the Lord of light.
And so, O Lord, be near to bless,
almighty now as then,
in every street, in every home,
in every troubled friend.
3 O be our mighty healer still,
O Lord of life and death;
restore and strengthen, soothe and bless
with your almighty breath.
On hands that work and eyes that see,
your healing wisdom pour,
that whole and sick and weak and strong
may praise you evermore.
Topics: Brevity & Frailty of Life; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Sickness & Health; Afflictions; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Sickness & Health Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL'S
Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old
O reapers of life's harvest
Appears in 121 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:6-7 Topics: Duty; Evangelism; Harvest; Service; Wisdom, God's, Man's; The Kingdom of God on Earth Missions and World Fellowship Used With Tune: LIFE'S HARVEST Text Sources: Old Edition, 1841
O reapers of life's harvest
Light's abode, celestial Salem
Author: Thomas À Kempis, c. 1380-1471; J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 91 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:12 Lyrics: 1 Light's abode, celestial Salem,
vision whence true peace doth spring,
brighter than the heart can fancy,
mansion of the highest King;
O how glorious are the praises
which of thee the prophets sing!
2 There for ever and for ever
alleluia is outpoured;
for unending, for unbroken,
is the feast-day of the Lord;
all is pure and all is holy
that within thy walls is stored.
3 There no cloud or passing vapour
dims the brightness of the air;
endless noon-day, glorious noon-day,
from the Sun of suns is there;
there no night brings rest from labour,
for unknown are toil and care.
*4 O how glorious and resplendent,
fragile body, shalt thou be,
when endued with so much beauty,
full of health and strong and free,
full of vigour, full of pleasure
that shall last eternally.
*5 Now with gladness, now with courage,
bear the burden on thee laid,
that hereafter these thy labours
may with endless gifts be paid;
and in everlasting glory
thou with brightness be arrayed.
6 Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
consubstantial, co-eternal,
while unending ages run. Topics: Lent II Year C; Proper 23 Year A Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE
Light's abode, celestial Salem
Give Thanks
Author: Henry Smith, 1952- Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:16 First Line: Give thanks with a grateful heart Used With Tune: [Give thanks with a grateful heart]
Give Thanks
As We Gather at Your Table
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. 1944- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 20:16 Lyrics: 1 As we gather at your table,
as we listen to your word,
help us know, O God, your presence;
let our hearts and minds be stirred.
Nourish us with sacred story
till we claim it as our own;
teach us through this holy banquet
how to make Love’s victory known.
2 Turn our worship into witness
in the sacrament of life;
send us forth to love and serve you,
bringing peace where there is strife.
Give us, Christ, your great compassion
to forgive as you forgave;
may we still behold your image
in the world you died to save.
3 Gracious Spirit, help us summon
other guests to share that feast
where triumphant Love will welcome
those who had been last and least.
There no more will envy bind us
nor will pride our peace destroy,
as we join with saints and angels
to repeat the sounding joy.
Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
As We Gather at Your Table
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