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By the Living Grace of God

Daniel Otis Teasley • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Verse 1

By the living grace of God I will labor, watch, and pray, Till this mortal life shall end In supernal day.

Chorus

Work on, toil on, Till my work on earth is done; By the living grace of God I will labor on.

Verse 2

By the living grace of God I’ll defy the tempting throng; High above the battle’s din, Shout the victor’s song.

Chorus

Work on, toil on, Till my work on earth is done; By the living grace of God I will labor on.

Verse 3

By the living grace of God I will never doubt my Lord; Till my eyes are closed in death, I’ll believe His word.

Chorus

Work on, toil on, Till my work on earth is done; By the living grace of God I will labor on.

Verse 4

By the living grace of God I will conquer, though I die; The reward will come at last, In my home on high.

Chorus

Work on, toil on, Till my work on earth is done; By the living grace of God I will labor on.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-corinthians 9:8