Church Hymn Book: consisting of newly composed hymns with the addition of hymns and psalms, from other authors, carefully adapted for the use of public worship, and many other occasions (1st ed.) CVI. As Peter fished all the night

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1 As Peter fished all the night,
And toil'd until the morning Light.
His labours they were all for nought,
He drew his net but nothing caught.

2 Such is the case with teachers too,
All they can teach, or say or do--
That cannot cause the world to b'lieve,
Or yet the Gospel truth receive.

3 Except the Lord, their labours bless,
Their labours are, without success;
Their Gospel net is cast in vain,
And they have nothing for their pain.

4 When Jesus manages the case,
And cloath's the word with pow'r and grace;
Then sinners will be made to hear
And feel and know the Saviour near.

5 At his commanding word we cast
Our net, and hope to catch at last!
We preach to men the Gospel word,
And for the blessing trust the Lord.

6 O make us faithful, Lord we pray!
That like true fishermen we may--
In all our office act our part,
And seek thy cause with all our heart.

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