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Lord, what wilt thou have

I came unto him in the morning

Author: M. G. Danforth
Tune: [I came unto Him in the morning]
Published in 4 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I came unto Him in the morning,
When the day was fresh and fair;
"Today I will work in Thy vineyard,"
Was my heart’s outgushing prayer.
What wilt Thou have me to do, Lord?
Oh, what wilt Thou have me to do?
What wilt Thou have me to do, Lord?
Oh, what wilt Thou have me to do?

2 I came in the early morning,
As the sun began to shine,
And now, and now it is evening,
And the fruit still bends the vine.
What have I done for Thee, Lord?
Oh, what I have done for Thee?
What have I done for Thee, Lord?
Oh, what I have done for Thee?

3 I came unto Him in the seedtime
When the spring was green and new,
Saying, "I will sow with Thy servants,
For the laborers are but few."
What wilt Thou have me to do, Lord?
Oh, what wilt Thou have me to do?
What wilt Thou have me to do, Lord?
Oh, what wilt Thou have me to do?

4 I came unto Him in the seedtime,
In the time of the bursting leaves,
And now, and now it is harvest,
And where, oh where are my sheaves?
What have I done for Thee, Lord?
Oh, what have I done for Thee?
What have I done for Thee, Lord?
Oh, what have I done for Thee?

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #12835

Author: M. G. Danforth

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Text Information

First Line: I came unto him in the morning
Title: Lord, what wilt thou have
Author: M. G. Danforth
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #12835
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The Cyber Hymnal #12835

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