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Toil On and Pray, O Reapers

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Mark 13:34

Verse 1

Toil on and pray, O reapers, Nor falter while you pray; Let faith and trust in Jesus Grow stronger day by day.

Chorus

Toil on and pray, O reapers, He knows your weight of care; Toil on, the blessing will be yours, For He will answer pray’r.

Verse 2

Toil on and pray, believing, Tho’ earthly skies are dim,— Above the clouds ‘tis sunshine; Then put your trust in Him.

Chorus

Toil on and pray, O reapers, He knows your weight of care; Toil on, the blessing will be yours, For He will answer pray’r.

Verse 3

His eye is watching o’er you, His hand directs your way; Pray on, till souls are rescued, And pray’r is lost in praise.

Chorus

Toil on and pray, O reapers, He knows your weight of care; Toil on, the blessing will be yours, For He will answer pray’r.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • mark 13:34