The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools ‎#104

104. While we work for Jesus

1 All around is bright and fair,
While we work for Jesus;
Joy and peace are everywhere,
While we work for Jesus;

Chorus:
Come, O! come, this cheerful happy day,
Come, O! come, to Sunday school away.

2 Every face with pleasure beams,
While we work for Jesus;
Every heart with rapture teems,
While we work for Jesus. [Chorus]

3 All the shades of sorrow fly,
Clouds will never dim the sky,
Light and gladness shine around us,
While we work for Jesus. [Chorus]

4 Nearer seems the realms above,
While we work for Jesus,
Dearer seems our Saviour's love,
While we work for Jesus. [Chorus]

5 Let us raise a grateful voice,
And with earnest hearts rejoice,
For the happiness around us,
While we work for Jesus. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: All around is bright and fair
• Title: While we work for Jesus
• Refrain First Line: Come, O! come, this cheerful happy day
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: "Thou hast made me glad through thy works."

Tune Information

• Name: [All around is bright and fair]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: From "The Silver Spray," by per.