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While the Years Are Rolling By

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1 There is work that we can do,
While the years roll by;
For the lab'rers are but few,
While the years roll by;
Let us work and watch and pray,
Till the crowning day,
While the years are rolling by.

Chorus:
While the years are rolling by,
While the years, are rolling by
There is work that we can do,
While the years are rolling by.

2 Listen to the Master's call,
While the years roll by;
Ho! ye reapers, one and all,
While the years roll by;
Do not idly waiting stand,
Heed the Lord's command,
While the years are rolling by. [Chorus]

3 It may be your joy to win,
While the years roll by;
Someone from the path of sin,
While the years roll by;
To your trust be firm and true,
God depends on you,
While the years are rolling by. [Chorus]

Source: Crowning Glory No. 1: a choice collection of gospel hymns #82

Author: P. P. Bilhorn

Pseudonyms: W. Ferris Britcher, Irene Durfee; C. Ferris Holden, P. H. Rob­lin (a an­a­gram of his name)… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There is work that we can do
Title: While the Years Are Rolling By
Author: P. P. Bilhorn
Language: English
Refrain First Line: While the years are rolling by
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #12379
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The Cyber Hymnal #12379

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