O Thou Laborer in the Workshop

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O Thou Laborer in the workshop

Author: William Watkins Reid
Tune: BALDUCCI
Published in 4 hymnals

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1. O Thou laborer in the workshop,
Carpenter of Galilee,
Thou hast wearied in the noon-heat,
Thou hast hewn the stubborn tree;
Strengthen Lord, thy brother toilers,
They who work in mill and mine,
They who follow field and forest
Threshing grain and felling pine.

2. O Thou traveler in the highway,
Without place to lay Thy head,
Thou wast often footsore, weary,
Hungry for Thy daily bread;
Hearten, Lord, despairing wanderers,
Men forgot by fellow men,
Give Thy Church unswerving purpose,
Life to touch their lives again.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #17011

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Author: William Watkins Reid

Reid, William Watkins, Sr. (Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland, October 15, 1890--February 18, 1983, Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania). Methodist. Parents were William Reid, a native of Moneymore, near Belfast, and Sarah Watkins of Londonderry. Came to the United States in 1900. Attended New York University (bachelor's degree, 1915; master's degree in journalism, 1917). Served The Hymn Society as President, Executive Director, and Editor of The Hymn from 1966 to 1976. Authored the Hymn Society's 40th anniversary history, Sing with Spirit and Understanding. Also edited The Pastor's Journal for the Methodist church and worked as its director of the News Service of the Board of Missions. Also: Caulfield, Benjamin. --From DNAH Archives… Go to person page >

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