Author: Ian M. Fraser Hymnal: The Worshipbook #462 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Lord, look upon our working days,
Busied in factory, office, store;
May wordless work your name adore,
The common round spell out your praise?
2 Bent to the lot our crafts assign,
Swayed by deep tides of need and fear,
In loyalties torn, the truth unclear,
How may we build to your design?
3 You are the workman, Lord, not we:
All worlds were made at your command.
Christ, their sustainer, bared his hand,
Rescued them from futility.
4 Our part to do what he'll commit,
Who strides the world, and calls men all
Partners in pain and carnival,
To grasp the hope he won for it.
5 Cover our faults with pardon full,
Shield those who suffer when we shirk;
Take what is worthy in our work,
Give it due portion in your rule.
Amen. Topics: Civil Year Labor Day; Other Observances Stewardship Scripture: Psalm 90:17 Tune Title: AUDREY
Lord, Look Upon Our Working Days
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