The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#658

658. Work of Our Founders We Extol

1 Work of our Founders we extol,
Our fathers praises sing we now;
On this our year of Jubilee
All Zion joins in loyal vow.
Work of our founders, noble work,
We'll labor on and never shirk.

2 Backward we look to see the flame,
Our voices blend in sweet refrain;
Onward we go with glad acclaim,
Proclaiming still our Zion's name.
Work of our founders, noble work,
We'll labor on and never shirk.

3 Labored they long tho' not in vain,
For us they fought and nobly died;
Their children yet the work maintain,
And fight the foes which they defied.
Work of our founders, noble work,
We'll labor on and never shirk.

4 For liberty they struck the blow,
Like them we toil– half million strong;
Building our Zion we onward go,
To God and them our praise belong.
Work of our founders, noble work,
We'll labor on and never shirk.

5 Forward we march with hearts aflame,
Loving the heritage they gave;
For it we'd die in their famed name
Or living, still be strong and brave.
Work of our founders, noble work,
We'll labor on and never shirk.

Text Information

• First Line: Work of our Founders we extol
• Title: Work of Our Founders We Extol
• Author: Bettye Lee Roberts Alleyne
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Zion Connectional Hymns
• Notes: Optional tune: ST. CATHERINE

Tune Information

• Name: ALL SAINTS
• Composer: William Knapp
• Meter: L M
• Key: A Major