O, Work for the Master

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O, work for the Master; the field is so wide

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt
Tune: [O, work for the Master]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 O, work for the Master; the field is so wide,
Whenever God puts you in patience abide;
Be faithful in little, for then you shall know
How much greater blessing the Lord can bestow.

Chorus;
Do something for Jesus!
Do something for Jesus!
"Go, work in my vineyard,"
O hear him now say,
Do something for Jesus!
Do something for Jesus!
The Master is calling,
O serve him today.

2 Yes, work for the Master; at home, by the way,
You meet precious souls, for whom labor and pray;
"The Lord giveth wisdom," he'll give it to you,
If earnestly asking, "Lord, what shall I do." [Chorus]

3 Sweet work for the Master! you toil not alone,
Your weakness and needs to your Saviour are known;
He'll strengthen and help you, while life passes by,
Then give you a share in his triumph on high. [Chorus]

Source: Junior Songs: a collection of sacred hymns and songs; for use in meetings of junior societies, Sunday Schools, etc. #38

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Author: Eliza E. Hewitt

Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (… Go to person page >

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First Line:	O, work for the Master; the field is so wide
Title:	O, Work for the Master
Author:	Eliza E. Hewitt
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Do something for Jesus
Copyright:	Public Domain