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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. H. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #522 Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Lyrics: 1 I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, “Go And work in My harvest today; And then at the evening, when labor is done, Whatever is right I will pay.” Refrain: Then away to the work I will go, And join in the reaping of grain, And back from the harvest with beautiful sheaves, I’ll come with rejoicing again. 2 I cannot be idle, the fields are so white, And numberless sheaves will be lost; They perish for want of more reapers to save, How awful to think of the cost! [Refrain] 3 I cannot be idle, soon time will be o’er, And reaping be ended for aye; I’ll gather the lost from the byways of sin To walk in the beautiful way. [Refrain] 4 I cannot be idle, no time for repose, My resting shall be over there, Where all of the faithful in heaven above A crown of bright glory shall wear. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go"]
I Cannot Be Idle
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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: William J. Henry Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #10530 Meter: 11.8.11.8 D First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Lyrics: 1 I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go And work in My harvest today; And then at the evening when labor is done, Whatever is right I will pay." Refrain: Then away to the work I will go And join in the reaping of grain, And back from the harvest with beautiful sheaves I’ll come with rejoicing again. 2 I cannot be idle, the fields are so white, And numberless sheaves will be lost; They perish for want of more reapers to save— How awful to think of the cost! [Refrain] 3 I cannot be idle, soon time will be o’er, And reaping be ended for aye; I’ll gather the lost from the byways of sin To walk in the beautiful way. [Refrain] 4 I cannot be idle, no time for repose, My resting shall be over there, Where all of the faithful in Heaven above A crown of bright glory shall wear. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: BOCA RATON
I Cannot Be Idle
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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Select Hymns #36 (1911) First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go]
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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Truth in Song #36 (1907) First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Topics: Work Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go]
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I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Reformation Glory #50 (1923) Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go]
I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go
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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. H. Hymnal: Gospel Gems Number 2 #66 (1923) First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, “Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Topics: Christian Life Activity and Testimony Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, “Go]
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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Melodies of Zion #141 (1926) First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, Go]
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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Christian Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #190 (1959) First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, Go]
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I Cannot Be Idle

Author: W. J. Henry Hymnal: Evening Light Songs #311 (1987) First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says "Go" Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says "Go"]
I Cannot Be Idle

I Cannot Be Idle

Author: William J. Henry Hymnal: Hymnal of the Church of God #255 (1971) First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, Refrain First Line: Then away to work I will go Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot be idle, for Jesus says]
I Cannot Be Idle

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