Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #R12 (2004) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook Lyrics: 1 Ye indolent and slothful! rise,
view the ant’s labours, and be wise;
she has no guide to point her way,
no ruler chiding her delay:
2 yet see with what incessant cares
she for the winter’s storm prepares;
in summer she provides her meat,
and harvest finds her store complete.
3 But when will slothful man arise?
how long shall sleep seal up his eyes?
Sloth more indulgence still demands;
sloth shuts the eyes, and folds the hands.
4 But mark the end; want shall assail,
when all your strength and vigour fail;
want, like an armed man, shall rush
the hoary head of age to crush. Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-12 Languages: English Tune Title: ST GREGORY
Ye indolent and slothful! rise