United Praise ‎#8

8. Work, While ‘Tis Day

1 Work, time is passing, the hours quickly fly,
Work while the sunlight is beaming on high;
Waste not the moments, for night draweth nigh,
Soon you shall labor no more.

Refrain:
Work, toiler, work, there is labor for you!
Work, toiler, work, to His service be true!
Work, while ‘tis day,
Work, while you may,
Work, toiler, work for Jesus.

2 Faithfully labor with head and with hand,
Ever obeying the Master’s command;
Tho’ you the purpose may not under [Refrain]stand,
Work for the day’s flying fast.

3 Work, for beside thee he standeth to bless,
He will direct thee thro’ earth’s wilderness;
God will protect thee, no foes shall oppress,
Work for him, then, while you may. [Refrain]

4 Jesus, thy Master, has gone to prepare
In his blest kingdom a home bright and fair;
Rest there awaits you, his joy thou shalt share,
Work, then, the day soon is gone. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Work, time is passing, the hours quickly fly
• Title: Work, While ‘Tis Day
• Author: Laura E. Newell
• Refrain First Line: Work toiler, work
• Publication Date: 1908

Tune Information

• Name: [Work, time is passing]
• Composer: Ira B. Wilson