Hymn Library

Working for Jesus

Joseph H. Martin • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 20:4

Verse 1

Hear the voice of Jesus say, Loudly crying unto all, In my vineyard work to-day: Hearken to His call.

Chorus

Work, then, for Jesus; He will own and bless your labors, Work, work for Jesus; Work, work to-day.

Verse 2

Why, He asks, thro' all the day, Stand ye idle, nothing do? Enter in without delay: I have work for you.

Chorus

Work, then, for Jesus; He will own and bless your labors, Work, work for Jesus; Work, work to-day.

Verse 3

Work and serve me with delight; Full reward to you I'll give, At the gath'ring shades of night, Wages you'll receive.

Chorus

Work, then, for Jesus; He will own and bless your labors, Work, work for Jesus; Work, work to-day.

Verse 4

Thro' the long and toilsome day, 'Neath a blazing, burning sun, Bear the heat, pursue your way Till your task is done.

Chorus

Work, then, for Jesus; He will own and bless your labors, Work, work for Jesus; Work, work to-day.

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