As Peter fished all the night

Verse 1

As Peter fished all the night, And toil'd until the morning Light. His labours they were all for nought, He drew his net but nothing caught.

Verse 2

Such is the case with teachers too, All they can teach, or say or do-- That cannot cause the world to b'lieve, Or yet the Gospel truth receive.

Verse 3

Except the Lord, their labours bless, Their labours are, without success; Their Gospel net is cast in vain, And they have nothing for their pain.

Verse 4

When Jesus manages the case, And cloath's the word with pow'r and grace; Then sinners will be made to hear And feel and know the Saviour near.

Verse 5

At his commanding word we cast Our net, and hope to catch at last! We preach to men the Gospel word, And for the blessing trust the Lord.

Verse 6

O make us faithful, Lord we pray! That like true fishermen we may-- In all our office act our part, And seek thy cause with all our heart.