CHRISTIAN LIFE >> LovING SERVICE

SDAH 576

In our work and in our play,
Jesus, ever with us stay;
May be always strive to be
True and faithful unto Thee.

Text

1
Awake, awake to love and work!
The lark is in the sky;
The fields are wet with diamond dew;
The worlds awake to cry
Their blessings on the Lord of life,
As He goes meekly by.

2
Come, let thy voice be one with theirs,
Shout with their shout of praise;
See how the giant sun soars up,
Great lord of years and days!
So let the love of Jesus come
And set thy soul ablaze.

3
To give and give, and give again,
What God hath given thee;
To spend thyself nor count the cost;
To serve right gloriously
The God who gave all worlds that are,
And all that are to be.

Hymn Info

Biblical Reference
(c) Luke 6:38; 2 Tim 6:17

Author
Geoffrey A. Studdert-Kennedy (1883-1929)

Year Published
1921

Hymn Tune
MORNING SONG

Metrical Number
8.6.8.6.8.6.

Tune Source
Melody, Kentucky Harmony, 1816

Harmonized
C. Winfred Douglas, 1940 (1867-1944)

Theme
LOVING SERVICE

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Notes

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