the la­bor

We found "the la­bor" used in 3 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.

“the la­bor”· 3 hymns found
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Children of yes­ter­day, heirs of to­mor­row,
What wilt Thou have me to do?
The glo­ry of Christ keep in view.

the la­bor

Now while the shut­tles fly fast­er and fast­er,
Where shall I la­bor for Thee?
The light of thy life fades away,

Life in the Loom

Lyricist: Mary Lathbury, 1902
Composer: George Stebbins
Hymn 1

...Children of yes­ter­day, heirs of to­mor­row,

Lighten the la­bor and sweet­en the sor­row;

Now while the shut­tles fly fast­er and fast­er,...

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Children of yes­ter­day, heirs of to­mor­row,

Lighten the la­bor and sweet­en the sor­row;

Now while the shut­tles fly fast­er and fast­er,

Life in the Loom

What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do? (Bliss)

Lyricist: Philip Bliss (1838–1876)
Composer: Howard Doane, 1877
Hymn 2

...What wilt Thou have me to do?

What is the la­bor ap­point­ed me?

Where shall I la­bor for Thee?...

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What wilt Thou have me to do?

What is the la­bor ap­point­ed me?

Where shall I la­bor for Thee?

What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do? (Bliss)

Do Something for Jesus (Van Wie)

Lyricist: Kate Van Wie, 1874
Composer: John Tenney
Hymn 3

...The glo­ry of Christ keep in view.

By and by when the la­bor of love shall be o’er,

The light of thy life fades away,...

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The glo­ry of Christ keep in view.

By and by when the la­bor of love shall be o’er,

The light of thy life fades away,

Do Something for Jesus (Van Wie)

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