The Golden Harvest

H. R. Jeffrey • English

Primary Scripture: John 4:35

Verse 1

Oh, why should I be idle, While there’s so much to do? The wheat is ripe to harvest, And the laborers are few.

Chorus

The laborers are few, And still there’s much to do; The wheat is ripe to harvest, And the laborers are few.

Verse 2

Oh, why should I be idle? The morning sun is high, And soon it will be sinking Low in the western sky.

Chorus

The laborers are few, And still there’s much to do; The wheat is ripe to harvest, And the laborers are few.

Verse 3

No I shall not be idle, For in God’s word I see: “No idlers in My vineyard; Go thou and work for Me.”

Chorus

The laborers are few, And still there’s much to do; The wheat is ripe to harvest, And the laborers are few.

Verse 4

I’ll be no longer idle, But faithful I will be; I’ll go and work for Jesus, I hear Him calling me.

Chorus

The laborers are few, And still there’s much to do; The wheat is ripe to harvest, And the laborers are few.

Verse 5

Why stand ye all day idle? There’s harvesting for all; Oh, grasp the flaming sickle, And heed the Master’s call.

Chorus

The laborers are few, And still there’s much to do; The wheat is ripe to harvest, And the laborers are few.

Scripture References

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