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Working for Jesus

Hear the voice of Jesus say, loudly crying unto all

Author: Joseph H. Martin
Tune: [Hear the voice of Jesus say] (McIntosh)
Published in 25 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Hear the voice of Jesus say,
Loudly crying unto all,
In my vineyard work to-day:
Hearken to His call.

Chorus:
Work, then, for Jesus;
He will own and bless your labors,
Work, work for Jesus;
Work, work to-day.

2 Why, He asks, thro' all the day,
Stand ye idle, nothing do?
Enter in without delay:
I have work for you. [Chorus]

3 Work and serve me with delight;
Full reward to you I'll give,
At the gath'ring shades of night,
Wages you'll receive. [Chorus]

4 Thro' the long and toilsome day,
'Neath a blazing, burning sun,
Bear the heat, pursue your way
Till your task is done. [Chorus]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #141

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Author: Joseph H. Martin

Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Hear the voice of Jesus say, loudly crying unto all
Title: Working for Jesus
Author: Joseph H. Martin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Work, then, for Jesus
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #791

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #791

Sacred Songs of the Church #830

Sacred Songs of the Church #830
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