Working, Fighting Loyally

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Out among the reapers, bearing sheaves away

Author: Civilla D. Martin
Tune: [Out among the reapers, bearing sheaves away]
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1 Out among the reapers, bearing sheaves away,
In the Master’s vineyard busy ev’ry day;
And with all our hearts we’ll work or we will pray,
For we’re a band of happy, busy Christian workers.

Chorus:
Workers for the Lord are we,
Soldiers we will faithful be
Working, fighting, loyally.
On His strength relying, by His grace we move,
For we belong alone to Christ, our blessed Saviour.

2 Out among the soldiers, fighting for the Lord,
And the sword we carry is His holy word;
Here we stand united fight with one accord,
For we’re a band of happy, loyal Christian soldiers. [Chorus]

3 And where He may need us we will work or fight,
Toiling for His glory, standing for the right;
And the Lord will ever clothe us with His might,
For we belong alone to Christ, our blessed Saviour. [Chorus]

Source: Kingdom Songs: for use in the Sunday School, the young people's meeting, the devotional service #84

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Author: Civilla D. Martin

Martin, Civilla Durfee (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, August 21, 1866--March 9, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia). Daughter of James N. and Irene (Harding) Holden. She married Rev. John F. Geddes, Congregational minister of Coventryvilee, N.Y. at Jordan Falls Methodist Church, Shelbourne Co., Nova Scotia, on May 19, 1891. There is thus far no information about their marriage and its end. After several years of teaching school, she married Walter Stillman Martin, a Baptist minister, and traveled with him in evangelistic work. However, because of frail health, she was compelled to remain home much of the time. In 1916, they became members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They had one son, A.G. Martin. In her writing, she used only her initia… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Out among the reapers, bearing sheaves away
Title:	Working, Fighting Loyally
Author:	Civilla D. Martin
Refrain First Line:	Workers for the Lord are we
Copyright:	Public Domain