Now the sowing and the weeping [reaping]

Verse 1

Now, the sowing and the weeping, Working hard and waiting long; Afterward, the golden reaping, Harvest-home and grateful song.

Verse 2

Now, the long and toilsome duty, Stone by stone to carve and bring; Afterward, the perfect beauty Of the palace of the King.

Verse 3

Now, the spirit conflict-riven, Wounded heart, and painful strife; Afterward, the triumph given, And the victor's crown of life.

Verse 4

Now, the training, hard and lowly, Weary feet and aching brow; Afterward, the service holy, And the Master's "Enter thou!"