Work while it is today

Verse 1

Work while it is today! This was our Saviour’s rule; With willing minds let us obey, As learners in His school.

Verse 2

Lord, Christ, we humbly ask Of Thee the power and will, With fear and meekness, every task, Of duty to fulfill.

Verse 3

At home, by word and deed, Adorn redeeming grace; And sow abroad the precious seed Of truth in every place:—

Verse 4

That thus the wilderness May blossom like the rose, And trees spring up of righteousness, Where’er life’s river flows.

Verse 5

For thee our all to spend, Still may we watch and pray, And, persevering to the end, Work while it is today.