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Author: J. H. Martin Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Hear the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Work, then, for Jesus Lyrics: 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. 2 Why, He asks, thro' all the day, Stand ye idle, nothing do? Enter in without delay: I have work for you. [Chorus] 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] 4 Thro' the long and toilsome day, 'Neath a blazing, burning sun, Bear the heat, pursue your way Till your task is done. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Hear the voice of Jesus say]

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[Hear the voice of Jesus say]

Appears in 10 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Rigdon M. McIntosh Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 56513 21661 65355 Used With Text: Work for Jesus

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Work for Jesus

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #3 (1883) First Line: Hear the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Work, then, for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Hear the voice of Jesus say, Loudly crying unto all, In my vineyard work to-day; Hearken to his call. Refrain: Work, then, for Jesus, He will own and bless your labors; Work, work, for Jesus: Work, work to-day. 2 Why, he asks, thro' all the day, Stand ye idle, nothing do? Enter in without delay: I have work for you. [Refrain] 3 Work and serve me with delight, Full reward to you I'll give; At the gathering shades of night Wages you'll receive. [Refrain] 4 Thro' the long and toilsome day, 'Neath a blazing, burning sun, Bear the heat, pursue your way Till your task is done. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Hear the voice of Jesus say]

Working For Jesus

Author: J. H. Martin Hymnal: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #141 (1938) First Line: Hear the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Work, then, for Jesus Lyrics: 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. 2 Why, He asks, thro' all the day, Stand ye idle, nothing do? Enter in without delay: I have work for you. [Chorus] 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] 4 Thro' the long and toilsome day, 'Neath a blazing, burning sun, Bear the heat, pursue your way Till your task is done. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear the voice of Jesus say]

Working for Jesus

Author: Joseph H. Martin Hymnal: Tidings of Joy #d14 (1878) First Line: Hear the voice of Jesus say, loudly crying Refrain First Line: Work, then, for Jesus

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Joseph H. Martin

Person Name: Rev. J. H. Martin Author of "Work for Jesus" in The Christian Sunday School Hymnal Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm

R. M. McIntosh

1836 - 1889 Person Name: R. M. Mc. Author of "Work for Jesus" in Songs Of The Church Used Pseudonym: Robert M. McIntosh ========== Rigdon (Robert) McCoy McIntosh USA 1836-1899 Born at Maury County, TN, into a farming family, he attended Jackson College in Columbia, TN, graduating in 1854. He studied music under Asa Everett in Richmond, VA, and became a traveling singing school teacher. He also served briefly in the Civil War. He wrote several hymns during this period of his life. In 1860 he married Sarah McGlasson, and they had a daughter, Loulie Everett. In 1875 he was appointed head of the Vanderbilt University Music Department in Nashville, TN. In 1877 he joined the faculty of Emory College, Oxford, GA. In 1895 he left Emory College to devote his time to the R M McIntosh Publishing Company. He also served as music editor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Publishing House for over 30 years. His song book publications include: “Good news” (1876), “Light & life” (1881), “Prayer & praise” (1883), “New life” (1879), “New life #2” (1886), and “Songs of service” (1896). He died in Atlanta, GA. John Perry