Showers of Blessing ‎#60

60. Think of the Work to be Done

1 Oh, think of the work to be done
From dawn to the setting sun;
While we loiter and stand, all over the land,
Oh, think of the work to be done!
There are sinners to point to the Saviour,
The homeless to tell of a home,
And a way on the wild, barren mountain
Are helpless and weak ones who roam.

Refrain:
Then think of the work to be done
From dawn to the setting sun;
Do not loiter and stand while over the land
The Master has work to be done.

2 Oh, think of the work to be done
From dawn to the setting sun;
Can we loiter and stand while over the land
We know there is work to be done?
There are foes in the field right before us,
And Satan is leading them on,
But if we are faithful and earnest,
The conflict shall surely be won. [Refrain]

3 Oh, think of the time as it flies,
From dawn to the setting of sun,
Of the gifts we might use, the gifts we abuse,—
Oh, think of the time as it flies!
For the moments return to us never,
The gifts will be taken away,
And the talents rolled up in a napkin
Will crumble and fall to decay. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, think of the work to be done
• Title: Think of the Work to be Done
• Author: Emma M. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: Then think of the work to be done
• Publication Date: 1888

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, think of the work to be done]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick