Work with Joy and Gladness

Verse 1

While the sun is shining Brightly in the sky, Ere the rays declining Tell that night is high; Ere the shadows falling, Lengthen on our way, Hark! a voice is calling, "Work while it is day."

Verse 2

Work, but not in sadness, For your Lord above; He will make it gladness With His smile of love. When that Lord returning Knocketh at the gate, Let your light be burning, Be like men who wait.

Verse 3

Happy then the meeting, When you see His face; Welcome then the greeting From the throne of grace, "Good and faithful servant, Of my Father blest, Now your work is ended, Enter into rest." Amen.